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Add Page Numbers

Insert customized page numbers with full control over positioning, font, and format.

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Quick Guide

How to Use Add Page Numbers

01

Select PDF

Choose your document.

02

Configure Style

Pick your position, formatting template, and starting number.

03

Download

Save the numbered PDF.

Key Capabilities

Flexible formatting: "Page X of Y", "X/Y", or simple digits
Position anywhere: top, bottom, corners, or center
Custom start number and font size options
Zero server upload — generated on client

Local Execution

Reads document dimensions page by page, calculates geometry coordinates, and draws formatted text onto each page buffer in client memory.

Helpful Tips
  • •Bottom-right or bottom-center is the most standard placement for formal reports.
  • •If page numbers overlap existing footer text, increase margin padding in options.
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Flexible Numbering Schemes

Support for multiple numbering formats including simple numbers (1, 2, 3), "Page X of Y", Roman numerals (i, ii, iii), and custom prefix/suffix strings.

Six Standard Anchor Presets

Place numbers in top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right with millimeter-precise margin controls.

Cover Page Suppression

Easily skip cover pages or front matter, starting number sequences on page 2 or any custom starting index.

Technical Notes
  • •Page numbers are embedded as true vector typography and remain crisp at any print resolution.
  • •Original text layers and document links remain untouched.
  • •All calculations run locally in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I exclude page numbers on the cover page?↓

Yes, set the start numbering option to begin on page 2.

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