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_Crockett_
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February 16, 2017
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Is there a way to create a combined pdf of many files using a list of file paths?

  • February 16, 2017
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I am working with lists of documents. One such list has about 550 files (jpg, docx, pdf) that need to be combined into one pdf file. The files are located across multiple folders/subfolders and not all the files in any folder are to be included. I have an Excel file with full paths to all documents. Is there a way to batch create and combine files based on paths?

Acrobat Pro DC up-to-date subscription

Excel 2010

Windows 7

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I have figured out a way to do this by using some concatenate formulas in Excel to create the text needed for a bat file to copy files from the many locations to one location and from there using Acrobat's combine feature, but I would really appreciate any input regarding simpler solutions.

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try67
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try67Community Expert
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February 16, 2017

Yes, it can be done using a script, like this one I've developed:

http://try67.blogspot.com/2009/10/combine-pdf-files-from-text-list.html

You'll just need to save your Excel file as a text file first, and then

you'll be able to use the script to combine all the files defined in it

(PDF files only, though!) with a single click.

On Thu, Feb 16, 2017 at 5:14 AM, Crockett <forums_noreply@adobe.com>

_Crockett_
_Crockett_Author
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February 16, 2017

My current file groups include large numbers of non-PDF files which need to be converted as part of the combining process, but thank you for letting me know about your script because it is likely I will have the same task in the future with all PDF files in different locations.

By the way, I have previously purchased several scripts from your website and they are great timesavers.

try67
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try67Community Expert
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February 16, 2017

Very happy to hear it!

Regarding the non-PDF files: Yes, it's a bit annoying, but one workaround is that you can use a simple Action in Acrobat to convert all of these files to PDFs, and then use my script to combine them. Not ideal, but it works...

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