Add Page Numbers to PDF — Neat Like Print
After merging documents or rearranging pages, the original numbers and the actual order usually no longer match. Fresh numbers let you find the order again even when printouts get shuffled.
Numbers can go in six positions — left, center, or right at the top or bottom — and you can set the start number and range separately, like skipping the cover and starting at 1 on page 2.
Three display formats are offered: number only, "Page 3," and "3 / 20." Formats that include text are drawn on screen and then laid onto the document, so characters don't break.
Limits of this tool
- It can't erase numbers already printed. If original numbers exist, the two may overlap.
- Roman numeral (i, ii, iii) formats aren't supported yet.
How to use
- 1
Upload the document
Select the PDF to number. The total page count is shown for reference when setting the range.
- 2
Set position and format
Configure the display position, start number, applied range, display format, font size, and margins.
- 3
Apply and save
Download a new PDF with numbers drawn according to your rules.
Key features
Six positions
Combine left/center/right in the header or footer area to match the document's layout.
Separate start number and range
You can skip the cover and table of contents and make the first body page "page 1."
Total page count
Choosing the "3 / 20" format shows the total length too, handy for spotting missing pages in a printout.
Text formats supported
Formats with text like "Page 3" are handled so characters don't break.
When to use it
Reports for binding
Add sequential numbers to a document you'll print and bind to keep the order.
Renumbering after a merge
Assign a unified new numbering after combining several documents.
Distributing meeting material
Makes it easy to point attendees to a spot, like "please see page 12."
How are your files handled?
Numbers are drawn directly onto the document in your browser. The file is never sent anywhere.
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