| Different file types produced a ZIP instead of a PDF | Smart mode found mixed categories and chose packaging rather than direct document conversion. | Convert compatible source types into PDFs first, then merge the PDFs; use ZIP only when preserving mixed originals is intended. |
| A PDF says encrypted or corrupted | The source may be password-protected, damaged or encoded in a way the PDF engine cannot read. | Open it in a trusted viewer, use an authorized password if applicable, save a valid copy and retry with a small test group. |
| PDF page order is incorrect | Filename sorting or drag ordering did not match the intended sequence. | Use numbered filenames or manual drag ordering and verify the queue before rerunning. |
| Bookmarks or form fields are missing | PDF assembly does not necessarily preserve every interactive object across source files. | Check source and output in a PDF viewer, and use a specialized PDF workflow for critical interactive forms. |
| Merged PDF is unexpectedly large | Embedded images, duplicated resources or different page composition can increase output size. | Compare sources and try a dedicated PDF compressor after verifying legibility and all pages. |
| DOCX formatting changed | Office document layout is reflowed or converted rather than merged as identical editable pages. | Export and verify the DOCX files as PDFs first, then merge those PDFs when visual fidelity matters. |
| Long image merge failed or froze | The combined canvas dimensions may exceed browser memory or graphics limits. | Reduce input dimensions, split into groups, or use a multipage PDF instead. |
| Image transparency became a solid background | The selected output mode or format may flatten alpha transparency. | Choose an output path supporting transparency when available or intentionally select the desired background color. |
| Animated GIF is no longer animated | A contact sheet, PDF or static image output usually captures frames rather than preserving playback. | Preserve the original GIFs in ZIP or use a media-specific animation workflow. |
| Audio clips have gaps or clicks | Input timing, codec padding or sample differences can create discontinuities. | Listen around join points, align source audio parameters where possible and use an editor for precision fades. |
| Audio loudness varies between joined clips | Source tracks were recorded or mastered at different levels. | Normalize or manually adjust levels in an audio editor before merging; check the merged file by listening. |
| Audio output sounds worse | Lossy transcoding or a low output bitrate removed information. | Choose a suitable bitrate, avoid repeated conversion and keep the lossless source where available. |
| Video output is cropped or stretched | Input clips have incompatible aspect ratios or the selected output canvas forces resizing. | Choose consistent target dimensions or add padding and review the output preview. |
| Video sound and picture are out of sync | Inputs have different time bases, frame rates or audio stream properties. | Test shorter clips with compatible settings and use a full editor when timing needs correction. |
| Audio or video processing is extremely slow | WebAssembly encoding is CPU- and memory-intensive, especially for high-resolution media. | Close other tabs, try shorter clips or reduce complexity; avoid assuming browser work can match a dedicated editor. |
| The merged CSV repeats its header | Each source contains a heading row that was appended as regular data. | Enable header deduplication where appropriate and confirm that column names and order match. |
| CSV data appears under the wrong columns | Source files have different schemas, delimiters or column ordering. | Standardize headers, delimiter and field order before joining; use separate sheets for incompatible schemas. |
| Leading zeros disappeared after opening CSV | A spreadsheet application interpreted text identifiers as numbers. | Import those columns as text and verify postal codes, account labels and long identifiers. |
| Valid duplicate rows were removed | Deduplication treated identical entries as accidental repetition. | Disable duplicate-row removal or use a more specific record key, then audit expected totals. |
| Excel sheets or formulas look different | Combining XLSX workbooks can alter references, styles or calculation contexts. | Inspect source and output sheets carefully and verify formulas and totals in spreadsheet software. |