Stop Installing Software Just to Merge PDFs — Use This Instead

As developers, we try to avoid installing heavy software unless it’s absolutely necessary. Yet many people still install bulky desktop apps just to perform a simple task: merging PDF files. It’s 2026 — and this workflow needs an upgrade. This article explains how browser-based PDF tools replace traditional software and why they’re becoming the new standard. The Old Way: Desktop PDF Software For years, merging PDFs meant using tools like Adobe Acrobat. Typical workflow: Install software Wait for updates Open large application Import files Export final document For a task that takes less than 10 seconds today, this process feels outdated. Especially when you’re working across multiple devices. The Modern Workflow: Browser-Based Tools Modern PDF tools run entirely in the browser. No installation. No updates. No system requirements. Just open a tab and merge PDFs instantly. This is the workflow: Upload files Arrange order Merge Download Example of a free browser tool: https://pdfteq.com/to