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Add Page Numbers

Add custom page numbers to your PDF with flexible positioning and formatting options

What This Tool Does

Our Add Page Numbers tool allows you to add customizable page numbers to your PDF documents with flexible positioning and formatting options. You can choose from multiple position options including top or bottom center, corners, or custom positions. The tool supports various format styles such as simple numbers (1, 2, 3...), "Page X of Y" format, Roman numerals, or custom text with numbers. You can customize the font size, color, starting number, and add custom text before or after the page number. Page numbers can be applied to all pages or specific page ranges. All original content and formatting are preserved while adding the page numbers. All processing happens instantly in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private and secure. The tool is completely free with no watermarks, no file size limits, and no signup required. Perfect for professional documents, reports, books, or any PDF that needs numbered pages.

When Should You Use This Tool?

  • When preparing professional documents, reports, or books that require page numbering
  • When creating presentations or documents that need easy navigation with page references
  • When formatting legal documents, contracts, or official papers that require page numbers
  • When adding page numbers to scanned documents or PDFs that were created without numbering
  • When standardizing document format with consistent page numbering across multiple files

Security & Privacy

Your privacy and security are our top priorities. All Add Page Numbers processing is designed with security-first principles.

  • Files are processed securely: Most operations happen directly in your browser. Your files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy.
  • Files are auto-deleted: Any files processed on our servers (for advanced operations) are automatically deleted immediately after processing. We don't store your files.
  • No signup required: Use our tools instantly without creating an account. No email, no passwords, no personal information required.
  • No file storage: We don't save, archive, or store your files. Once processing is complete, files are permanently removed from our systems.

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Customization Options

Position Options

  • Bottom center (most common)
  • Bottom right/left corners
  • Top center/corners
  • Custom position

Format Styles

  • Simple numbers (1, 2, 3...)
  • Page X of Y format
  • Custom text with numbers
  • Roman numerals

Perfect For

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Books & Reports

Professional numbering

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Presentations

Easy navigation

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Legal Documents

Required formatting

Features

Fast Processing

Convert files in seconds

100% Secure

All processing is client-side

High Quality

Maintains original quality

No Limits

Process unlimited files

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Frequently Asked Questions about Add Page Numbers

How do I add page numbers to a PDF?

Upload your PDF file, choose the position (top, bottom, left, right), select format (1, 2, 3 or Page 1, Page 2, etc.), set starting number, and click "Process Files" to add page numbers.

Can I customize page number format?

Yes, you can choose from various formats like "1", "Page 1", "1 of 10", or create custom formats with text and numbers.

Is adding page numbers free?

Yes, adding page numbers to PDFs is completely free with no watermarks, no registration required, and no file size limits.

Can I skip certain pages?

Yes, you can specify which pages should have numbers and which should be skipped, such as title pages or table of contents.

Where can I position page numbers?

You can position page numbers at the top or bottom, and align them left, center, or right on the page.

Can I change the starting page number?

Yes, you can set any starting number. For example, start at page 5 if the first 4 pages are front matter.

Will page numbers affect document quality?

No, page numbers are added as text overlays and don't affect the original document quality or content.