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Add Page Numbers to PDF

Number the pages of a PDF in the position and style you choose.

To add page numbers to a PDF, add the file, pick a position and number format, choose which page to start on, and download the numbered PDF.

About Add Page Numbers to PDF

Stamp page numbers onto every page of a PDF, choosing the corner, the format (1, Page 1, Page 1 of 10, 1 / 10 or Roman numerals) and the text size. Start numbering from a later page to skip a cover, or begin at any number — ideal for reports, theses, legal bundles and printed handouts.

To add page numbers to a PDF, add the file, pick a position and number format, choose which page to start on, and download the numbered PDF. Numbers stay upright and in the chosen corner even on rotated or landscape pages.

How to use Add Page Numbers to PDF

  1. Choose the PDF to number.
  2. Pick the position — top or bottom, left, centre or right.
  3. Choose a format, text size and the page to start numbering from.
  4. Click Add page numbers and download the result.

Key features

  • Six positions and five formats, including Page 1 of 10 and Roman numerals.
  • Start from any page to skip a cover or contents page.
  • Start counting from any number.
  • Works on mixed portrait and landscape pages.

Common use cases

  • Numbering a thesis, report or project file before printing.
  • Adding page references to a legal or tender bundle.
  • Numbering preface pages with Roman numerals.

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