PDF Page Numbers

About PDF Page Numbers

Add custom page numbers, headers, and footers (such as 'Page X of Y') to your PDF documents with complete control over formatting, position, margins, and page ranges. Powered by pdf-lib, all page numbering is stamped directly onto your PDF inside your browser with 100% privacy.

How to Use PDF Page Numbers

1. Upload PDF: Select the PDF file you wish to number.
2. Configure Format & Position: Choose position (e.g. Bottom-Center), text format ('Page {n} of {total}'), and font style.
3. Set Page Range: Optionally select which pages to apply numbers to.
4. Download Numbered PDF: Click 'Apply Page Numbers & Download' to receive your formatted document.

Key Features

• Flexible Number Formats: Choose between 'Page X of Y', 'X / Y', 'Page X', or plain numbers with custom prefixes/suffixes.
• Precision Header/Footer Placement: Position numbers at Top-Left, Top-Center, Top-Right, Bottom-Left, Bottom-Center, or Bottom-Right.
• Page Range Filtering: Specify custom page ranges (e.g. skip cover page by starting on page 2).
• Font & Style Customization: Adjust font size, text color, opacity, starting number offset, and margin distances.

Benefits

• Professional Document Preparation: Instantly format reports, contracts, thesis papers, and multi-page proposals.

Supported Formats & Capabilities

• PDF (Input)
• PDF (Output)

Common Problems & Solutions

Can I skip numbering the first page?

Yes. Set the 'Start From Page' setting to page 2.

Pro Tips & Best Practices

• Bottom-Center or Bottom-Right are the standard positions for formal business documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the numbers embedded into the PDF?

Yes. Page numbers are drawn directly into the vector layer using standard Helvetica or Times fonts.

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