Add Page Numbers to PDF

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Maximum file size: 50MB
Features:
  • Add page numbers to all pages in PDF
  • Multiple positioning options
  • Various number formats available
  • Customizable starting number and font size
  • Maintains PDF quality and format
  • Secure processing and automatic cleanup
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Professional PDF Page Numbering

Add professional page numbers to PDF documents with customizable positioning, formatting, and styling options that enhance document navigation and organization. Essential for academic papers, business reports, legal documents, and any multi-page PDF requiring clear page reference systems.

Our intelligent numbering system applies consistent pagination across all pages with flexible formatting options including simple numbers, "Page X of Y" formats, and custom styling. Perfect for creating professional documents that meet academic standards, legal requirements, or corporate formatting guidelines with precise positioning control.

Smart Page Numbering

Professional pagination with custom formatting

Advanced Numbering Features

Multiple Format Options

Choose from simple numbers, "Page X", "Page X of Y", or custom dash formats to match your document's professional requirements and style guidelines.

Flexible Positioning

Place page numbers in six strategic positions including top/bottom corners and centers for optimal visibility without interfering with document content.

Custom Starting Numbers

Begin numbering from any number to accommodate documents that are part of larger collections or require non-standard pagination systems.

Font Size Control

Adjust font sizes to match your document's design and ensure page numbers are clearly visible while maintaining professional appearance.

Professional & Academic Applications

Academic Publications

Meet academic formatting requirements for research papers, theses, dissertations, and scholarly publications with professional pagination standards.

Business Reports

Enhance corporate documents, annual reports, proposals, and business presentations with professional page numbering for easy reference and navigation.

Legal Documentation

Comply with legal document formatting requirements, court filings, and legal brief standards that mandate proper page numbering for reference purposes.

Numbering Format Guide

Format Options
  • Simple: 1, 2, 3, 4...
  • Page Number: Page 1, Page 2...
  • Page of Total: Page 1 of 10...
  • Dash Format: - 1 -, - 2 -...
Position Guidelines
  • Top positions: Academic style
  • Bottom positions: Business style
  • Center positions: Maximum visibility
  • Corner positions: Minimal interference
Professional Benefits
  • Enhanced navigation
  • Professional appearance
  • Easy reference system
  • Standards compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! You can start numbering from any number. This is useful when your PDF is part of a larger document collection or when you need to continue numbering from a previous section.

Simple format shows just numbers (1, 2, 3). "Page X" adds "Page" before each number. "Page X of Y" shows current and total pages for reference. Dash format adds decorative dashes around numbers for stylistic preference.

Page numbers are positioned in margins and corners to minimize interference with existing content. Choose positions that work best with your document layout - typically bottom center or corners work well for most documents.