Add Page Numbers to a PDF
Stamp page numbers onto a PDF in any position and style.
Add Page Numbers to PDF
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What does Add Page Numbers to PDF do?
Add page numbers to a PDF with control over position, starting number, font size and format. Choose a plain number, "Page X of Y", or a custom pattern, and skip pages such as a cover sheet.
How to Use Add Page Numbers to PDF
- 1Upload the PDFThe page count is detected automatically.
- 2Choose position and formatA live preview shows how it will look.
- 3Set the starting numberAnd how many leading pages to skip.
- 4DownloadThe numbers are embedded as real text in the PDF.
Key Features
- Six positions: three across the header and three across the footer
- Formats including "5", "Page 5", "Page 5 of 40" and "- 5 -"
- Custom starting number for documents that continue from another file
- Skip the first N pages so covers and contents stay unnumbered
- Font size and margin control
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I start numbering from a page other than the first?
Yes. Set how many pages to skip and what number the first numbered page should carry. A report with a cover and contents typically skips two pages and starts at 1 on page three.
Are the numbers real text or images?
Real text drawn with a standard PDF font, so they stay crisp at any zoom, can be selected and searched, and add almost nothing to the file size.
Will the numbers overlap my content?
The margin setting controls the distance from the page edge. If your document already has a footer, move the numbers to the header or increase the margin.
Can I number pages of different sizes?
Yes. The position is calculated per page from that page’s own dimensions, so mixed A4 and landscape pages are numbered consistently.
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