Add Page Numbers to PDF
Stamp page numbers on a PDF, with your choice of position and format.
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Add Page Numbers puts clear numbers on every page of a PDF, which helps with printed reports, legal bundles and theses.
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How to use Add Page Numbers to PDF
- Choose or drop a PDF file.
- Pick the position, the format (1, Page 1, or Page 1 of 10) and the first number.
- Click "Add numbers" and download the PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is opened and processed by your own browser, and the result is created on your device. Nothing is sent to our server, so it works even with confidential documents.
Can I skip the cover page?
Yes. Set "Start on page" to 2 and the cover stays unnumbered.
Can I start page numbering from a number other than 1?
Yes. Set the starting number, which is useful when a cover page should not be counted.
Where can page numbers be placed?
Choose top or bottom and left, center or right to match your document style.
When to use Add Page Numbers to PDF
- Number pages of a thesis or report
- Make printed handouts easy to reference
- Add Bates-style numbering to legal documents
- Number pages after merging several PDFs
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