Merge Google Docs from Different Folders
Most merge tools only work with files in the same folder. The Docs to PDF extension lets you pick documents from anywhere in your Drive, including different folders and shared drives, and combine them into one PDF.
Using the file picker to span folders
The extension includes a file picker that lets you browse your Drive and add documents individually from different locations. Open the picker, navigate to the first folder, add the documents you want, then navigate to the second folder and add more. Once you have all the files, set the order and merge.
Why documents live in different folders
In practice, documents for the same project often end up in different folders: a shared client folder, your own drafts folder, and a templates folder. Being able to pull from all three without moving files makes the merge workflow much faster.
Access requirements for each folder
You need at least Viewer access to every document you include, regardless of which folder it is in. If a document in a shared folder has its sharing revoked between when you start the merge and when it runs, that file will fail and the others will still merge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I merge documents from a shared drive and a personal drive?
Yes. As long as you have access to both, the extension can pull documents from a shared drive and your personal Drive in the same merge operation.
Do I need to move documents into one folder first?
No. The extension can select documents from multiple locations without requiring you to reorganize your Drive.
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