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Add Page Numbers

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Number your PDF document with styles like '1', 'Page 1', or 'Page 1 of 12'. Position numbers in headers or footers and skip cover pages effortlessly.

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Add Page Numbers

Number your PDF document with styles like '1', 'Page 1', or 'Page 1 of 12'. Position numbers in headers or footers and skip cover pages effortlessly.

Page numbering computed and injected client-side.

How to Use Add Page Numbers

  1. Step 1: Upload PDF
  2. Step 2: Select numbering format and position
  3. Step 3: Optionally skip cover page
  4. Step 4: Apply and download numbered document

Technical Specifications & Limitations

  • Maximum file size: 100 MB.
  • 6 placement positions: Header or Footer (Left, Center, Right).
  • Numbering formats: '1', 'Page 1', 'Page 1 of N', '1 / N'.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

⚠Page number overlaps with document text.

Adjust the margin offset or select a different position (e.g., Footer Center vs Footer Right).

⚠First page is a title cover and shouldn't be numbered.

Enable the 'Skip Cover Page' toggle so numbering begins on page 2 as 'Page 1'.

🔒Privacy & Security Guarantee

All PDF processing for Add Page Numbers occurs 100% inside your local web browser sandbox using WebAssembly and client-side JavaScript. Your documents, images, and data are never transmitted over the internet or saved to external servers. Full confidentiality is preserved for sensitive scientific research, financial records, and legal contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customize the starting number?

Yes, you can specify a custom starting index if your document is an excerpt from a larger work.

Does adding page numbers modify existing text?

No, numbers are stamped into the document margins as new vector text elements.

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