Page Numbers

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Maximum file size: 50MB. Add professional page numbers to your PDF document.

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File Name

File Size

Total Pages

Page Numbers

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⚙️ Numbering Settings

📍 Position

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Top Left

Top Center

Top Right

Left

Center

Right

Bottom Left

Bottom Center

Bottom Right

📝 Format

1, 2, 3, ...

Simple Numbers

Page 1, Page 2, ...

Page + Number

- 1 -, - 2 -, ...

Dash Style

[1], [2], [3], ...

Brackets

1 of 10, 2 of 10, ...

X of Total

i, ii, iii, iv, ...

Roman Numerals

🎨 Style

Font Size

Font Weight

Text Color

📋 Page Range

Start Page

End Page

Starting Number

The first page number to display

📐 Margins

Horizontal Margin (px)

Distance from page edge: 30px

Vertical Margin (px)

Distance from page edge: 30px

Apply numbering to all selected pages

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Professional PDF Page Numbering - Add Page Numbers to PDF

Transform your PDF documents with our professional add page numbers tool. Whether you're preparing academic papers, business reports, or legal documents, proper page numbers enhance readability and professional presentation. Our advanced PDF numbering system offers complete customization control over position, format, and styling to meet your specific document requirements.

Experience the power of professional PDF pagination with real-time preview, multiple formatting options, and precise positioning controls. Our tool supports various page numbers formats including simple numbers, roman numerals, and custom templates to match your document's style perfectly.

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                            Multiple Number Formats
                        

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                            9 Position Options
                        

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                            Custom Styling
                        

How to Add Page Numbers to PDF - Simple 4-Step Process

Upload Your PDF

Select your PDF document or drag and drop it into our secure add page numbers interface. Our tool supports PDF files up to 50MB in size.

Configure Settings

Choose your preferred page numbers format, position, font size, and color. Preview changes in real-time to ensure perfect results.

Set Page Range

Define which pages should receive page numbers, set starting number, and adjust margins for optimal positioning and appearance.

Download Result

Apply the numbering and download your professionally numbered PDF with perfectly positioned page numbers matching your specifications.

Advanced Page Numbering Options

📝 Multiple Formats

Choose from six different page numbers formats: simple numbers (1, 2, 3), page notation (Page 1, Page 2), dash style (- 1 -, - 2 -), brackets ([1], [2]), total pages (1 of 10), and roman numerals (i, ii, iii). Each format serves specific document types and professional requirements.

📍 Precise Positioning

Position your page numbers exactly where needed with nine placement options: top-left, top-center, top-right, middle-left, middle-center, middle-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, and bottom-right. Adjust horizontal and vertical margins for pixel-perfect placement.

🎨 Custom Styling

Customize page numbers appearance with multiple font sizes (8pt to 18pt), normal or bold weight, and six color options. Match your document's existing style or create distinctive numbering that stands out appropriately.

⚙️ Smart Controls

Advanced control options for page numbers including start page selection, skip pages functionality, batch processing capabilities, and real-time preview. Perfect for complex documents requiring selective numbering and professional formatting standards.

Professional Features for PDF Page Numbers

🔢 Smart Page Range Control

Selectively add page numbers to specific page ranges. Skip title pages, start numbering from any page, and control the starting number value. Perfect for documents with cover pages, table of contents, or appendices that require different numbering schemes.

📄 Real-time Preview System

See exactly how your page numbers will appear before applying changes. Navigate through pages to preview numbering on different content layouts. Ensure perfect positioning and formatting across your entire document.

⚙️ Flexible Configuration

Configure every aspect of your PDF page numbers including starting number, format template, position, styling, and margins. Save time with intelligent defaults while maintaining full customization control.

🎯 Professional Templates

Choose from professionally designed page numbers templates suitable for academic papers, business documents, legal briefs, and technical manuals. Each template is optimized for specific document types and industry standards.

📐 Margin Management

Fine-tune page numbers positioning with precise margin controls. Ensure adequate spacing from page edges and content while maintaining consistent placement across all numbered pages.

🔒 Secure Processing

Your documents remain completely private during the add page numbers process. All files are processed securely and automatically deleted after completion, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive documents.

When to Add Page Numbers to PDF Documents

📚 Academic Documents

Add page numbers to research papers, theses, dissertations, and academic reports. Meet university formatting requirements with proper pagination and professional presentation standards.

💼 Business Reports

Professional page numbers for quarterly reports, business plans, proposals, and presentations. Enhance document navigation and maintain corporate formatting standards.

⚖️ Legal Documents

Ensure legal document compliance by adding proper page numbers to contracts, briefs, affidavits, and court filings. Meet legal formatting requirements with precise numbering.

📖 Technical Manuals

Add page numbers to user manuals, technical documentation, and instruction guides. Improve user experience with clear navigation and reference capabilities.

📋 Project Documentation

Organize project reports, specifications, and documentation with professional page numbers. Maintain version control and facilitate team collaboration.

🎓 Educational Materials

Create properly numbered educational content, lesson plans, and course materials. Page numbers help students and educators navigate content efficiently.

Best Practices for PDF Page Numbering

📍 Positioning Guidelines

Place page numbers consistently in the same position throughout the document
Use bottom-center or bottom-right positions for maximum readability
Maintain adequate margins to prevent numbers from being cut off during printing
Consider document binding when choosing left or right positioning

🎨 Formatting Standards

Choose font sizes between 10-12pt for optimal readability
Use bold weight to make page numbers more prominent
Select colors that contrast well with the page background
Maintain consistency with document's overall design theme

📋 Content Organization

Start page numbers after cover pages and table of contents
Use roman numerals for preliminary pages when appropriate
Consider separate numbering for appendices and references
Maintain sequential numbering throughout main content sections

✅ Quality Assurance

Preview page numbers before finalizing to ensure proper placement
Test print samples to verify numbers appear correctly on physical pages
Check for alignment issues across different page orientations
Validate numbering sequence for accuracy and completeness

Frequently Asked Questions - Add Page Numbers to PDF

How do I add page numbers to PDF documents?

Simply upload your PDF, choose your preferred numbering format and position, configure styling options, set the page range, and click "Add Page Numbers." Our tool will process your document and provide a numbered PDF for download.

Can I customize the appearance of page numbers?

Yes! You can customize font size (8pt-18pt), weight (normal/bold), color, position (9 options), margins, and choose from six different numbering formats including roman numerals and custom templates.

Can I add page numbers to specific pages only?

Absolutely. Use our page range controls to specify exactly which pages should receive page numbers. You can start from any page and set custom starting numbers for different sections.

What page number formats are available?

We offer six formats: simple numbers (1, 2, 3), page notation (Page 1), dash style (- 1 -), brackets ([1]), total pages (1 of 10), and roman numerals (i, ii, iii). Each serves different document types and professional requirements.

Is it safe to add page numbers to confidential documents?

Yes, completely safe. All documents are processed securely with SSL encryption, and files are automatically deleted from our servers immediately after processing. Your document privacy is fully protected.

What's the maximum file size for adding page numbers?

Our tool supports PDF files up to 50MB in size. This accommodates most documents including lengthy reports, manuals, and academic papers while ensuring fast processing and reliable results.