Combine files process never finishes

Hi @Lynnie2816,

This usually happens when one of the files you’re trying to combine is damaged or has embedded fonts or forms that Acrobat can’t process properly. Try these quick fixes:

1. Open each PDF separately and save them again using “Save As” — this refreshes the file structure.

2. Then go to File → Create → Combine Files into a Single PDF and add them one by one.

3. If it still hangs, go to Help → Repair Installation in Acrobat to fix any program errors.

4. Also, make sure you’re using the latest Acrobat version, since a few older builds had bugs with the combine feature.

After doing this, the combine process should finish normally.

— Olivia Grooks 

We don't have much information to go on and help you. Can you share with us:

Which version of Acrobat?

Acrobat Pro? Standard? Premium? Reader?

What kind of system and OS?

Are you trying to compile a portfolio? Or are you creating PDFs from files in other formats to combine into a larger PDF?

Where are the source files located? On your system? On your physical networK? In a cloud service folder online?

With more information, we have a better shot at helping you. We need more to go on to help you.

Randy