Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add page numbers to your PDF document
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Add Page Numbers to PDF
What is PDF Page Numbering?
PDF page numbering is the process of automatically adding page numbers to each page of your PDF document. It simplifies page referencing and navigation for long reports, theses, and documents.
PdfMetric's PDF Page Numbering tool processes your files entirely in your browser. Your data is never uploaded to any server—it is free and secure. You can customize page numbers with position, style, and format options.
When Should You Use It?
- Reports: Add professional page numbers to business reports
- Theses and papers: Add standard numbering to academic works
- Manuals: Support table of contents in user guides
- Archived documents: Facilitate referencing in long documents
Advantages
- Customizable: Position, font, size, and format options
- Browser processing: Your files stay secure, never uploaded to servers
- Free: Unlimited use
- Fast: Get results instantly
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can customize the page number format. For example, you can choose formats like "Page X of Total", numbers only, or Roman numerals.
Yes, you can limit numbering to specific pages or customize the starting number. For documents with a cover page, you can start numbering from the first content page.
How to Use
- Upload your PDF: Select the PDF file you want to add page numbers to.
- Choose position and style: Set where the page number will appear (top, bottom, corner) and the font style.
- Set the format: Optionally choose a format like "Page X of Total" or use numbers only.
- Apply and download: Complete the process and download your numbered PDF.
Tip: For documents with a cover page, starting numbering from the second page usually looks more professional.
Tool Info
- Accepted formats: .pdf
- Max file size: 100 MB
- Processing: Browser
Your Privacy
Your files are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to our servers.
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