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What it is

PDF4me Merge & Split combines PDF files in a chosen order, overlays one PDF on another, and divides documents using several rules. Splitting can produce individual pages or use page ranges, page count, barcodes, text patterns, or Swiss QR markers. Browser tools are available online without installation or sign-up, and the document features can also be used through a REST API or no-code automation. Listed connectors include Power Automate, Make, n8n, Zapier, RapidAPI, and Appy Pie. The Merge API takes an ordered array of at least two PDF files and returns the merged PDF as binary data. The free API tier has limited calls and requires no credit card. One-time packs cost $25 as a one-time purchase for 500 calls, $45, paid once for 1,000, and up to $650, paid once for 25,000 calls; calls do not expire while the account remains active. PDF4me says documents are processed in EU or US regions depending on account setup, deleted within minutes, and not retained for training. It also says files are encrypted at rest while held for processing and transfers use HTTPS/TLS.

Spec sheet

What it does
PDF4me combines, overlays and separates PDF files, including splitting by pages, text, barcodes and Swiss QR markers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Trial
PDF4me says an API free trial is available for limited calls; the pricing page does not state a trial duration.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Integrations
Official connectors are documented for Power Automate, Zapier, Make and n8n.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Support
PDF4me provides support by email and says its developer team can help with API integration questions and larger enterprise projects.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Headquarters
PDF4me's official footer lists Ynoox LLC at Riedstrasse 2B, 8908 Hedingen, Switzerland.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Android app
The Google Play app provides scanning, OCR, compression, merging, file organization and sharing, and had 10K-plus downloads when listed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
API billing
Most endpoints cost one call per document, while high-quality conversions, OCR, and AI features cost one call per page.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
API operations
The API documentation covers conversion, merge, split, OCR, signatures, forms, barcodes and extraction.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.pdf4me.com
API samples
PDF4me publishes GitHub examples for C#, Java, Python, JavaScript and Salesforce across merge, split, security and other categories.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Barcode splitting
Barcode separator pages can trigger automatic splitting of multi-document PDFs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Chrome privacy
The Chrome listing says files are processed securely without permanent storage and that the developer declares no data collection or use.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Chrome requirements
The Chrome extension requires a current Chrome version, internet access and permission to access file URLs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Company founder
LinkedIn identifies Chandra Arora as founder of PDF4me and CEO of Ynoox GmbH.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ch.linkedin.com
Company identity
PDF4me's LinkedIn page identifies the business as Ynoox GmbH, privately held, founded in 2012 and employing 11–50 people.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company location
PDF4me lists Ynoox LLC and an address in Hedingen, Switzerland.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Data handling
PDF4me says documents are processed in EU or US regions depending on account setup, deleted within minutes after completion, and not retained for training.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Documentation depth
The developer portal provides API references, integration guides, SDK onboarding, an interactive API tester, MCP documentation and agent skills.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.pdf4me.com
Free browser tools
PDF tools including merge and split are available online without installation or sign-up.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Integration breadth
The integrations catalog lists 76 capabilities across the supported automation surfaces.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
JavaScript SDK
The official JavaScript package is an ESM TypeScript client with 106 actions, bundled types and Node.js 22-or-newer support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.pdf4me.com
Limit: editor maturity
A G2 reviewer describes the PDF editor as outdated and asks for clearer basic-versus-Pro plan differentiation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: language conversion
A G2 reviewer reports conversion problems with some languages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: pricing value
A G2 reviewer says pricing can be concerning because free alternatives offer similar functions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: reliability and support
Capterra reviews mention occasional glitches with lost unsaved files, slower processing for large documents and a desire for chat support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Merge API behavior
The Merge API accepts an ordered array of at least two PDF files and returns the merged PDF as binary data.Read 2 Oct 2026 · docs.pdf4me.com
Merge feature
The merge tool combines two or more PDFs while preserving their sequence and formatting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Merge options
The product page lists merging multiple PDFs in order and overlaying one PDF on top of another.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Mobile free limits
The mobile app's free scanning supports multi-page capture and local organization, but shared free files receive a PDF4me watermark.Read 15 Oct 2026 · web.pdf4me.com
n8n extensibility
A public n8n community node is installable from the n8n editor or with npm and is MIT licensed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Overlay feature
PDF overlay places one PDF over another for uses such as letterheads, stamps and watermarks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Praise: broad PDF toolkit
Capterra reviewers praise having conversion, editing, merging, splitting, OCR, encryption and password protection in one online suite.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: workflow speed
G2 reviewers praise fast processing and time savings from simple document workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Product scope
PDF4me Merge & Split combines PDFs into one file or overlays them, and splits by page range, page count, text pattern, barcode, or Swiss QR marker.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Python SDK
The official Python package provides 106 typed asynchronous actions in 18 modules and supports Python 3.11 or newer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.pdf4me.com
Rating on Apple App Store
No rating overview because the listing says it has not received enough ratings or reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Capterra
4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on Chrome Web Store
4.9 out of 5 from 217 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Rating on G2
4.2 out of 5 from 3 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
REST API
The V2 REST API uses HTTPS, API-key authentication and a POST base endpoint at api.pdf4me.com/api/v2/.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.pdf4me.com
SDK licence
The published Python and JavaScript SDK documentation identifies both SDKs as MIT licensed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.pdf4me.com
Security certification
PDF4me describes ISO/IEC 27001 as underway, with an independent audit targeted for 2026.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Security statement
The API documentation states HTTPS-only transport, API-key authentication, GDPR compliance and enterprise security standards.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.pdf4me.com
Self-hosting limit
The n8n node can run in self-managed n8n deployments, but PDF4me processing itself is exposed as an API service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Split feature
The splitter can divide files by page ranges, page counts or individual pages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Split options
The product page lists splitting into individual pages or by page ranges, page count, barcode, text, and Swiss QR codes.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Swiss QR splitting
Swiss QR bill markers can be used to separate invoice batches.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Text splitting
Text-pattern rules can split a PDF when specified words or phrases occur on pages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Transport security
PDF4me says browser uploads, API calls, and downloads travel over HTTPS/TLS and that files are encrypted at rest while held for processing.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Ways to use
PDF4me offers browser tools, a REST API, and no-code automation for its document features.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com

Plans and prices

Free API tier Free Free tier · no credit card required · limited calls Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Pack 500 $25, paid once $25 one-time up to 500 documents · calls do not expire while account is active Read 15 Oct 2026 · developer.pdf4me.com
Pack 500 $25, paid once one-time 500 API calls · calls never expire while account is active · about $0.050 per call Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Pack 1,000 $45, paid once $45 one-time up to 1,000 documents · calls do not expire while account is active Read 15 Oct 2026 · developer.pdf4me.com
Pack 1,000 $45, paid once one-time 1,000 API calls · calls never expire while account is active · about $0.045 per call Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Pack 2,500 $95, paid once one-time 2,500 API calls · calls never expire while account is active · about $0.038 per call Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Pack 2,500 $95, paid once $95 one-time up to 2,500 documents · calls do not expire while account is active Read 15 Oct 2026 · developer.pdf4me.com
Pack 5,000 $180, paid once one-time 5,000 API calls · calls never expire while account is active · about $0.036 per call Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Pack 5,000 $180, paid once $180 one-time up to 5,000 documents · calls do not expire while account is active Read 15 Oct 2026 · developer.pdf4me.com
Pack 10,000 $330, paid once $330 one-time up to 10,000 documents · calls do not expire while account is active Read 15 Oct 2026 · developer.pdf4me.com
Pack 10,000 $330, paid once one-time 10,000 API calls · calls never expire while account is active · about $0.033 per call Read 2 Oct 2026 · pdf4me.com
Pack 25,000 $650, paid once $650 one-time up to 25,000 documents · calls do not expire while account is active Read 15 Oct 2026 · developer.pdf4me.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Merges ordered PDFs or overlays one PDF on another.
  • Splits by pages, ranges, barcodes, text, or QR codes.
  • Browser tools need no installation or sign-up.
  • REST API and no-code automation are available.
  • API calls in packs do not expire while accounts are active.

Limits

  • Free API tier has limited calls.
  • Pack 500 costs $25, paid once.
  • Custom pricing applies above 25,000 API calls.

Who it suits

This suits people who need browser-based PDF merging or splitting, or developers and teams integrating those document operations through an API or automation connector. Its one-time API packs may suit usage that does not fit a recurring monthly plan.

PDF4me Merge & Split in depth

Read the full write-up

PDF4me Merge & Split combines and overlays PDFs, then separates them using page rules or content markers. It suits occasional browser users and teams wiring document handling into automated workflows. Its distinctive split options and prepaid API calls are useful; the five-file merge cap is a real constraint for larger batches.

Overview

For a one-off job, the browser tools work without installation or sign-up. For recurring work, PDF4me offers a REST API and no-code connectors, including Power Automate, Make, n8n and Zapier. That range makes it a practical fit for both quick edits and automation, but the batch ceiling limits how far it stretches for high-volume merging.

Key features

Merge and split

PDF4me can merge PDFs in a chosen order or overlay one document on another. Splitting can produce individual pages or use page ranges, page count, text patterns, barcodes or Swiss QR codes. The content-based rules can spare teams from manually dividing recurring document types; Swiss QR splitting is a more specialized capability.

The Merge API takes an ordered array of at least two PDF files and returns the merged file as binary data. Batch merging is supported, with up to five files per merge and a 100 MB maximum file size. Those limits suit modest jobs, but may require larger batches to be broken into multiple operations.

Automation and data handling

Connectors also include RapidAPI and Appy Pie. Most API endpoints charge one call per document, while high-quality conversions, OCR and AI features consume one call per page. The free API trial has limited calls, so page-based billing can matter when workloads involve those features.

PDF4me says files are processed in EU or US regions depending on account setup, deleted within minutes after completion and not retained for training. Browser uploads, API traffic and downloads use HTTPS/TLS, and files are encrypted at rest while held for processing. Its ISO/IEC 27001 certification is underway, with an independent audit targeted for 2026. This is a defined handling approach, though organizations with regional requirements should confirm which processing region applies to their account.

Pricing

The browser merge and split tools are free to use without sign-up. API access has a limited free tier with no credit card required, plus one-time call packs rather than a monthly subscription. Calls in paid packs do not expire while the account remains active; larger packs reduce the approximate per-call cost.

PlanPriceWhat it includesFree API tierfreeLimited calls; no credit card requiredPack 500$25, paid once500 API calls; about $0.050 per callPack 1,000$45, paid once1,000 API calls; about $0.045 per callPack 2,500$95, paid once2,500 API calls; about $0.038 per callPack 5,000$180, paid once5,000 API calls; about $0.036 per callPack 10,000$330, paid once10,000 API calls; about $0.033 per callPack 25,000$650, paid once25,000 API calls; about $0.026 per call25,000+ API callsCustom pricingVolume discounts, dedicated account support and flexible billing termsThe free tier is suited to trying API workflows or handling light usage, but its call allowance is limited. The smallest paid pack keeps upfront spend lower; larger packs make more sense when usage is predictable and justify paying more at once for a lower approximate call rate. Calls remain available only while the account is active. Above 25,000 calls, custom pricing adds dedicated support and flexible billing.

Platforms

PDF4me supports web, API and extension access. Its deployment is web-based, with cloud storage support. The browser tools need no installation, while API and automation options suit teams embedding document operations into other systems.

Who it's for

Choose PDF4me for quick online PDF jobs, or for teams that need rule-based splitting in an automated document process. It is especially relevant when barcodes, text patterns or Swiss QR codes provide useful split points. It is a weaker fit for large single-operation merges because of the five-file limit, or for API workloads that need a clearly stated trial duration or a large free allocation.

Pros and cons

Pros

Multiple split rules, including text, barcode and Swiss QR markers, support more than basic page-range division.

Browser tools work without installation or sign-up, while REST API and no-code connectors cover recurring workflows.

One-time API packs do not expire while the account is active, and larger packs lower the approximate cost per call.

PDF handling includes stated deletion, encryption and transport-security practices.

Cons

Each merge is limited to five files, which can complicate larger batches.

The free API allocation is limited, and some features consume calls per page rather than per document.

EU or US processing depends on account setup, so region-sensitive users need to establish their applicable region.

ISO/IEC 27001 certification is still underway, with an independent audit targeted for 2026.

Alternatives

For broader document generation, compare Document Generation Software and Document Automation Software. For mail-merge work, see Mail Merge Software; for creating PDFs, PDF Creation Software may be a better starting point. For a narrower focus on combining PDFs, browse PDF Merger Software.

Carbone is an alternative with a free plan and API, web, desktop and self-hosted platforms. PandaDoc offers a free plan across web, mobile and API platforms. PDFMonkey has a free API/web plan capped at 20 documents per month, with one-day retention and a 30-second generation limit. DocMake offers a free API/web plan with 1,000 documents per month and one seat. Docmosis is a paid alternative with API, web and self-hosted options; its Cloud Professional plan costs $49 a month and includes 4,000+ pages/month for one user and one environment. Proposify is a paid option with API, iOS and web access. Templafy Email Signature Management is an enterprise email-signature alternative with custom pricing. Documentero offers a free API/web plan with 50 documents and three templates.

Verdict

PDF4me Merge & Split is a good choice for users who need a quick browser utility or want to automate PDF merging and content-based splitting without a recurring API subscription. Its one-time call packs and varied split rules are the main reasons to choose it. Look elsewhere if a single merge must handle more than five files or if the free API allowance needs to cover substantial ongoing volume.

Verdict

PDF4me offers both quick browser tools and API or automation access, with multiple merge and split rules. The free API allocation is limited, while larger listed call packs require one-time payment.

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