Add Page Numbers to PDF

Effortlessly add professional page numbering to your PDF documents.

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Page Numbering Options
Enter the actual page number where numbering should begin in the PDF (e.g., 5 to start numbering from page 5 of your document).
Distance from the selected edge of the page.
If unchecked, numbering will start from the number entered above for "Start Page Numbering From".
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Organize Your Documents: The Value of Adding Page Numbers to PDFs

Enhance readability, navigation, and professionalism by adding sequential page numbers to your PDF files.

Why Add Page Numbers to PDFs?

Page numbering is a small detail that makes a significant difference in document usability and professionalism. For lengthy reports, academic papers, legal documents, or e-books, consistent numbering is essential.

  • Improved Navigation: Easily refer to specific sections or locate information within a document.
  • Enhanced Professionalism: Gives your documents a polished, well-organized appearance, which is crucial for official reports, presentations, and academic submissions.
  • Print-Friendly: When printing multi-page documents, page numbers ensure correct collation and easy reassembly if pages get mixed up.
  • Accessibility: Helps users, especially those using screen readers, to better understand their current position within a document.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Page Numbers

Our tool simplifies the process of adding page numbers, ensuring your documents are perfectly organized. All processing is done securely in your browser.

  1. Upload Your PDF File
    Drag and drop your PDF document onto the upload area, or click "Select PDF File" to choose it from your device.
  2. Configure Page Numbering Options
    Select your desired page number position (e.g., Bottom Right), format (e.g., "Page X of Y"), starting page number, font size, font color, and margin from the edge.
  3. Click "Add Page Numbers"
    Once your options are set, click the "Add Page Numbers" button. The tool will process your PDF in-browser.
  4. Download Your New PDF
    After processing, a "Download PDF" button will become active. Click it to save the PDF with added page numbers to your computer.

Understanding Your Page Numbering Options

Our tool provides flexibility to tailor the page numbering to your specific document needs.

  • Position: Choose from 6 common positions (top/bottom, left/center/right) to place your page numbers.
  • Format: Options include simple numbers (1, 2, 3), "Page X", "X of Y", or "Page X of Y" to suit different document styles.
  • Start Page Numbering From: This crucial option lets you dictate what actual page number the PDF numbering starts from. For instance, if your title page is page 1, but you want numbering to begin with '1' on your content's first page (which might be the 5th page of the PDF), you would enter '5' here. If you want the actual first page of the PDF to be numbered '1', keep the "Use current document's first page as '1'" checkbox checked.
  • Font Size & Color: Adjust the visual prominence of the page numbers to match your document's aesthetic.
  • Margin: Control the distance of the page numbers from the selected edge of the PDF, preventing overlap with content.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes, it is entirely free. You can add page numbers to as many PDF documents as you need without any cost or limitations.

Absolutely. For your peace of mind, all PDF processing happens directly in your web browser. Your files are never uploaded to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and security of your data.

Currently, the tool adds page numbers to all pages of the PDF. For more advanced selective numbering, you might need specialized PDF editing software.

Our tool will add new page numbers on top of any existing ones. If you wish to remove old page numbers, you would need a PDF editor capable of doing so before using this tool.