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PDF Page Numbering

Add page numbers to PDF documents. Choose position (top/bottom, left/center/right), format (1, Page X of Y, X/Y), font size, color, and skip pages. Fast, customizable, and privacy-focused browser-based processing.

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How to Use PDF Page Numbering

How to Use PDF Page Numbering Tool

Upload PDF File: Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF file. Supports files up to 50MB with a maximum of 500 pages.
Preview File Info: After upload, you will see the filename, total page count, and file size displayed.
Choose Position: Select where page numbers appear on each page. Options include Top Left, Top Center, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Center (default), or Bottom Right.
Select Format: Choose the page number format. Options include simple numbers (1, 2, 3), "Page X of Y" format, "X/Y" slash format, or "[X]" bracket format. A preview shows how numbers will look.
Set Font Size: Choose font size from 8pt (Small) to 16pt (Extra Large). Default is 12pt for balanced readability.
Pick Color: Select text color for page numbers. Options are Black (default), Gray, Blue, or Red.
Set Starting Number: Enter the first page number to use. Default is 1, but you can start from any number (e.g., start from page 3 if the PDF is a continuation).
Skip Cover Page: Check the box to skip adding a page number to the first page. Useful for cover pages or title pages that should not be numbered.
Add Page Numbers: Click "Add Page Numbers" button. The tool processes your PDF in the browser and adds numbers to each page according to your settings.
Download Result: The numbered PDF downloads automatically with "_numbered" suffix added to the original filename.
Process Another File: Click "Reset" to clear settings and upload a different PDF for page numbering.

Common Use Cases

Academic Papers: Add page numbers to research papers, theses, and dissertations with proper formatting.
Reports and Documents: Number business reports, manuals, and official documents for professional presentation.
Book Manuscripts: Add page numbers to book drafts before printing or submission.
Presentation Handouts: Number printed presentation slides for easy reference.
Legal Documents: Add page numbers to contracts, agreements, and legal filings.
Training Materials: Number educational materials and course handouts.
Scanned Documents: Add page numbers to scanned documents that lack them.
Document Compilation: Add consistent numbering after merging multiple PDFs.

Tips for Best Results

Bottom-center is the most common position for page numbers
Use "Page X of Y" format for professional documents to show total pages
Skip first page option is perfect for title pages or covers
Gray color works well for subtle page numbers that don't distract
Font size 10-12pt is standard for most documents
Starting number > 1 is useful when PDF is part of a larger document
Preview the format example before processing to ensure it meets your needs
All processing happens in your browser - your PDF never leaves your device
Original PDF quality and formatting are fully preserved
Page numbers are added as text overlays on existing content
Position is automatically adjusted based on page dimensions
Margins are set to prevent numbers from overlapping page content

Page Number Format Examples

Number: 1, 2, 3, 4...
Page of: Page 1 of 10, Page 2 of 10...
Slash: 1/10, 2/10, 3/10...
Brackets: [1], [2], [3], [4]...

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