You have a folder full of Word files: chapters, monthly reports, or scanned-then-typed notes. You need them as one document. Copying and pasting each file by hand is slow, and it tends to break formatting. 3Steps MS Word Documents Joiner is a Windows tool built for exactly this job: you point it at a folder and it merges the files into one.
Quick facts
- Platform: Windows 11 (64 bit), 10, 8, 7 (32 or 64 bit), plus Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2 and 2008
- Download size: about 18.6 MB
- Trial: the free demo combines 10 document files from each folder
- Input formats: DOC, DOCX, ODT, TXT, XAML and more
Key features
Merge a whole folder in three steps
You browse to the folder holding your Word files, click Join Documents, and choose where the result is saved. There is no scripting and no macro to set up.
Mix DOC and DOCX in one run
The tool joins DOC and DOCX files from Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019 and earlier editions. The vendor also lists ODT, TXT, XAML, HTML, MD, RTF, XML and PDF among the formats it handles.
Output in a different format
You can join documents of one format into a single file of another format. For example, you can combine several DOC files into one PDF.
Preview and remove files before joining
The software shows the files you selected in its panel. If you added something by mistake, you can delete it from the list before merging.
Formatting, links and attachments kept
The vendor says the merge keeps hyperlinks, headings, text size and colour, and attachments. It also says the original folder hierarchy is preserved.
No stated limit on file count or size
The vendor states there is no limit on how big the files can be and that the number of documents you can merge depends on your hard drive size. The output can go to a local folder or to external storage such as a USB drive.
Who it's for
It suits you if you regularly assemble many Word files into one: office staff compiling reports, students joining chapters, or anyone consolidating a backlog of documents. It works offline, so you don't need a network connection.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Simple folder-based workflow
- Handles DOC, DOCX and several other formats
- Previews selected files before merging
- Runs offline on current and older Windows versions
Cons
- Windows only
- The free demo is capped at 10 files per folder
- It works from a folder, so you select a folder rather than individual files
FAQs
Does it work on Windows 11?
Yes. The vendor lists Windows 11 (64 bit), along with Windows 10, 8 and 7.
Can I merge DOCX files from newer Word versions?
Yes. It supports files from Word 2007 through 2019, and earlier editions.
Will formatting be lost?
The vendor says tables, styles, hyperlinks and images stay unchanged when two documents are merged.
Can I try it first?
Yes. The free demo combines 10 files from each folder.
Is Microsoft Word required?
The vendor's requirements list only Windows, a 1 GHz Pentium-class processor, 2 GB RAM and 100 MB of disk space.
System requirements
- Processor: Intel Pentium 1 GHz (2.4 GHz recommended)
- RAM: 2 GB minimum
- Disk space: 100 MB free
- OS: Windows 11 (64 bit), 10, 8, 7; Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2, 2008