HonestPDF's Merge tool introduces mixed file merging in this update, allowing JPG and PNG images to be combined with PDF files into a single output document without any pre-conversion step.
TL;DR
You can now drag JPG, PNG, and PDF files into the Merge tool simultaneously and combine them into one PDF. The file list UI shows distinct icons for images versus PDFs, and the change ships with updated copy across 20 supported languages.
What's New
- Mixed file merging: JPG and PNG images are now accepted directly in the Merge tool alongside PDF files. Image-to-PDF conversion happens inline during the merge operation.
- Dynamic MIME type acceptance:
FileDropZonenow accepts multiple MIME types (image/jpeg,image/png,application/pdf) dynamically based on the tool configuration. - Type-aware file list icons: The
MergeClientUI now renders distinct icons for image files versus PDF files in the queued file list, making it easier to identify file types at a glance. - Core merge logic updated:
pdf-utils.tswas updated to handle image embedding and page generation inline during the merge pipeline. - Localization updated: Tool descriptions and UI text updated across all 20 supported locale files.
How to Use
- Open the Merge tool at https://www.gethonestpdf.com/
- Drag and drop any combination of JPG, PNG, and PDF files into the drop zone
- Reorder files using the file list (images and PDFs show distinct icons)
- Click Merge to produce a single combined PDF
No file conversion required before uploading. Images are processed and embedded directly.
FAQ
[ { "question": "Do I need to convert my images to PDF before using the Merge tool?", "answer": "No. JPG and PNG files can be dropped directly into the Merge tool. Conversion happens automatically during the merge operation." }, { "question": "What image formats are supported?", "answer": "JPG (JPEG) and PNG files are supported. Other image formats are not currently accepted by the Merge tool drop zone." }, { "question": "Is there a limit on how many files I can merge?", "answer": "The tool accepts multiple files in a single merge operation. Standard browser memory limits apply, particularly for large image files." }, { "question": "Does the merged output preserve image quality?", "answer": "Yes. Images are embedded into the PDF pages during the merge without additional compression beyond what the PDF format requires for raster content." } ]