Add page numbers to a PDF
Number pages in any corner or the footer, with a chosen format and starting value. A cover page can be skipped.
- Cover pages can be skipped
- Consistent placement
- Numbers stay searchable
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How it works
How to add page numbers
Upload the document
You will open the PDF and see the full page list before anything is stamped.
Choose position and format
Nine placement spots will be offered, along with formats such as 5, Page 5, and 5 of 40.
Set the range and export
You will pick the first page to stamp and the value it starts at, then download the numbered PDF.
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Page 1 of 3 · editing textCover pages can be skipped
Numbering will be able to start on page 3 while still counting from 1, which suits reports with a cover and a contents page.
Consistent placement
The chosen corner or footer position will be applied across the range, including pages that are turned to landscape.
Numbers stay searchable
Stamped numbers will be text rather than images, so a reader can search for a page reference and print it cleanly.
What you can expect
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Frequently asked questions
Can numbering start on a page other than the first?
Yes, that is part of the plan. You will set both the first page to stamp and the number it begins with.
What number formats will be supported?
Plain digits, Page X, and X of Y are planned, with Roman numerals under consideration for front matter.
Will existing page numbers be replaced?
No. Numbers printed into the original artwork stay where they are, so check for them before adding a second set.
Should I number before or after merging?
Merge first, then number the combined document. That way the sequence runs straight through instead of restarting at each section.
Can the numbers be removed later?
Stamped text becomes part of the page. Keep a copy from before the stamp if you expect to renumber the document.
Is there something I can use now?
Use the page-numbers button in the editor toolbar. Numbers are added as text boxes, so any one of them can still be moved or restyled afterwards.
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