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Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add “1”, “Page 1 / N” or Roman numerals at the spot you choose, on all pages or only some, with a live preview.
How to use this tool
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Drop your PDF.
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Choose the format, position and pages to number.
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Check the result on the preview (change page with the arrows).
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Click “Add page numbers” then download.
Help
- Formats: 1, Page 1, 1 / N, Page 1 / N, Roman numerals (i or I) and - 1 -. Six positions (top/bottom × left/center/right), margin, size, colour and font are set with a preview on the real page.
- “Some pages” lets you skip the cover: type 2- to number from page 2 to the end. “First number shown” is the one on the first numbered page (1 by default); “N” is the last number shown.
- Rotated or cropped pages are handled: the number stays readable and sits at the edge of the page as you see it.
- The number is added on top of the content without altering it; it is real (selectable) text with standard fonts. In Arabic, or with ٠-٩ digits, it is placed as a crisp image so letters stay correctly shaped.
- If the PDF is protected by a password, unlock it beforehand. The size limit is 100 MB, and the numbers are added to a copy.
Frequently asked questions
How do I leave the cover page unnumbered?
Choose “Some pages” and type 2- . The first numbered page will show 1, or the number you set in “First number shown”.
Can the number cover existing text?
It is placed on top of the content, at the margin you choose. If a page is very full, increase the margin or change position with the help of the preview.
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. Numbering happens in your browser; the document is never uploaded, stored or analyzed.
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