Workflow Guide

Merge Your Resume &
Cover Letter Into One PDF

Most job portals only accept one file. Combine your resume, cover letter, and any other documents into a single ATS-friendly PDF — free, private, instant.

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Why merge resume and cover letter into one PDF?

ATS portals accept one file

Most ATS systems like Workday, Greenhouse, and Lever have a single document upload. A combined PDF means your cover letter is never left out.

Professional email applications

Sending one clean PDF attachment instead of two separate files makes a better impression and reduces the chance your cover letter is missed.

Correct page order guaranteed

A merged PDF guarantees the recruiter sees your resume first, then your cover letter — in the exact order you intend.

How to merge resume and cover letter — 4 steps

1

Open Resume Toolkit

No account, no signup, no software to install.

2

Upload both PDFs

Add your resume and cover letter. Optionally add certificates or portfolio pages.

3

Choose ATS preset

Compresses to under 300KB — the sweet spot for any application portal.

4

Download combined PDF

Your merged resume downloads instantly, ready to submit.

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