Add Page Numbers
Add Page Numbers is for packets that need a printed index. Numbers are drawn on each page you include, with a preview before you save.
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Supports standard PDF documents • Up to 100 MB
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How it works
How Add Page Numbers works
Add Page Numbers is for packets that need a printed index. Numbers are drawn on each page you include, with a preview before you save.
Guided steps
How to use Add Page Numbers
- 1Select a PDF.
- 2Choose position, starting number, and number format.
- 3Preview how the numbers sit on the page.
- 4Apply numbering locally and download the file.
In this tab
What stays in this browser
The file stays in this tab.
- What this tool reads
- One PDF and the position, starting number, and format you set.
- What the download contains
- One PDF with page numbers.
Questions
Add Page Numbers FAQs
Can numbering start at 5?
Yes. Set the starting number so the first processed page shows 5, then increments.
Will numbers cover existing footers?
They draw on top of page content at the position you pick. Move them if they collide with existing text.
Are Roman numerals supported?
Use the format control for the styles this tool offers. Unsupported styles are not listed in the menu.
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