Convert MULTIPLE .eml files to merged PDF

MouldyOldDough

How is this done - for free ?

I've given up counting the number of sites that I've tried - only to be thwarted by "too many files" etc……. I have just over 300 to convert and don't fancy doing them all, manually…

I've tried going via DOCX - Same problems

Any suggestions ?

MouldyOldDough

OK I have converted them all to PDF and am now looking for a free site to merge them….

flaneurs_lobster

Think you've found the real problem, doing it for free.

Plenty of options from legit sources like Windows Store but they look to be around $20-$30 for an annual license.

MDMD

if you are comfortable using the command line (command prompt in windows) you can install Ghostscript https://ghostscript.com/releases/gsdnld.html and then use the command line to merge them.

It’s possible to combine an entire directory into one file with one or two prompts.AI should be able to guide you through the process and give you the relevant prompts.

On-the-coast

there are a couple of free desktop softwares you could look at (ie not browser based)

Pdfsam basic claims to do want you want for free. I’ve never converted so many files but there doesn’t seem to be an upper limit.

Pdf24 creator should also do the trick. In both cases avoid installing the paid-for options.

Woodstok2000

I second Pdf24, it's very good for a free version

MouldyOldDough

Thanks - Yes I third PDF24 - its excellent and free !!

Andy_L

will chatGPT not do it? Or does the free version give the same "too many files" message ?

bob_a_builder

Artcraft includes a FREE PDF tool called PDFCraft
https://getartcraft.com/
The download is a launcher program which will allow you to choose which of the many free tools to install

Plus some other interesting tools
p.s. its causing a bit of a stir at the moment !

Couldn't you convert them in a couple of batches to get round the too many file limit