Merge Google Docs into One PDF for Teachers
Putting together course materials for students means managing a lot of separate documents: a syllabus, a weekly schedule, worksheets, and reading guides. Merging them into one PDF gives students a single file they can download, print, or annotate.
Creating a course pack in one PDF
Put together your syllabus Google Doc, your assignment schedule Sheet, and your first-week reading materials Doc. Select them in Drive, open the extension in merge mode, drag them into the right reading order, and merge. Students get one PDF instead of four separate files and do not need to ask which file to open first.
Weekly handout bundles
For recurring weekly materials, keep a folder for each week in Drive. At the start of the week, open the folder, select all the materials, merge them into one PDF, and share the link. Students download one file. If you update one of the source documents, running the merge again takes about a minute.
Submitting to school platforms
Most learning management systems like Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology accept PDF uploads. A single merged PDF is easier to attach than multiple files. It also reduces the chance that students miss one of the documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I merge a lesson plan Doc with a worksheet Doc for each class session?
Yes. Create the merge once and download the PDF. For recurring sessions, keep the source documents updated and re-merge at the start of each session.
Can students use this extension to merge their own documents?
Yes. Any Chrome user can install the free extension and merge their own Google Docs.
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