How to Add Page Numbers
Choose the pages to number, set the first displayed number, select a template and position, then generate a new PDF. The page number is drawn as PDF text instead of being baked into a screenshot.
Choose the pages to number, set the first displayed number, select a template and position, then generate a new PDF. The page number is drawn as PDF text instead of being baked into a screenshot. The interface is designed to keep the active PDF workflow near the top of the page, while this guide explains what the tool changes, what it preserves, and where a different PDF tool is the safer choice.
Starting Number and Page Range
Physical source pages and displayed numbers are kept separate. For example, source page 3 can display number 1 when the selected range begins there. Custom ranges allow covers and front matter to be skipped.
Physical source pages and displayed numbers are kept separate. For example, source page 3 can display number 1 when the selected range begins there. Custom ranges allow covers and front matter to be skipped. The interface is designed to keep the active PDF workflow near the top of the page, while this guide explains what the tool changes, what it preserves, and where a different PDF tool is the safer choice.
Number Formats
The tool supports plain numbers, Page X, X of Y, Page X of Y and custom templates using {page} and {total}. Prefixes and suffixes can also be incorporated through the custom template.
The tool supports plain numbers, Page X, X of Y, Page X of Y and custom templates using {page} and {total}. Prefixes and suffixes can also be incorporated through the custom template. The interface is designed to keep the active PDF workflow near the top of the page, while this guide explains what the tool changes, what it preserves, and where a different PDF tool is the safer choice.
Positions
Top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center and bottom-right are calculated per page. Center and right positions use actual font width so alignment is not guessed.
Top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center and bottom-right are calculated per page. Center and right positions use actual font width so alignment is not guessed. The interface is designed to keep the active PDF workflow near the top of the page, while this guide explains what the tool changes, what it preserves, and where a different PDF tool is the safer choice.
Mixed Page Sizes and Rotation
Each page is handled with its own visible geometry. Rotated and mixed-size pages therefore receive placement based on their displayed page area instead of one hard-coded A4 coordinate.
Each page is handled with its own visible geometry. Rotated and mixed-size pages therefore receive placement based on their displayed page area instead of one hard-coded A4 coordinate. The interface is designed to keep the active PDF workflow near the top of the page, while this guide explains what the tool changes, what it preserves, and where a different PDF tool is the safer choice.
Privacy and Quality
Page numbering overlays text while leaving existing PDF content intact. Processing remains in the browser and does not require uploading the document.
Page numbering overlays text while leaving existing PDF content intact. Processing remains in the browser and does not require uploading the document. The interface is designed to keep the active PDF workflow near the top of the page, while this guide explains what the tool changes, what it preserves, and where a different PDF tool is the safer choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can numbering start on page 3?
Yes, choose a range beginning at page 3.
Can I use Page X of Y?
Yes.
Can I skip the cover?
Yes, select a range that excludes it.
Can I number only selected pages?
Yes.
Can position change?
Six standard positions are available.
Does it rasterize pages?
No, page numbers are added as PDF text.
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