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Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add page numbers to a PDF with flexible numbering formats, placement, starting number, page range and cover-page skipping.
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About this tool
Use Number PDF pages with confidence.
Page numbers make a combined report, proposal or scanned packet easier to reference. This tool adds a chosen numbering format to selected PDF pages while preserving the source as a separate file.
Numbering can begin at any whole number, appear at the top or bottom, and skip the first PDF page when it serves as a cover. The sequence follows the pages selected in the range field.
Common uses
Add one consistent sequence after combining sections that used separate numbering.
Give reviewers stable page references for comments and meeting notes.
Skip the first PDF page and begin the visible sequence on the first content page.
Practical tips
Merge, delete, rotate and reorder pages before adding the final sequence.
Choose a different corner or increase the edge margin when the source already contains footer text.
Formats using “of N” count the pages that receive new numbers, not every excluded page in the source.
Questions about Number PDF pages
Can numbering start at zero or another value?
Yes. Enter any whole number of zero or more in the starting-number field.
Can I number only part of the PDF?
Yes. Enter one range or several page ranges. The printed sequence advances only across the selected pages.
Will this remove existing page numbers?
No. It adds a new label. If the document already has numbering, choose a non-overlapping position or return to the source document to remove the old footer.
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