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Add Page Numbers to PDF

Add page numbers to a PDF. Choose where they go, the number to start from and the style, then save a numbered copy.

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A practical guide

Number the pages of a document.

  1. Add the PDF.
  2. Choose the position, the first number and the style.
  3. Run the task and check that the numbers do not cover any text.

Try this example

A 25-page report has no numbers. Put them at the bottom center, start from 1 and the copy shows 1 to 25 below the text.

Before

  • Unnumbered pages

After

  • Pages labelled 1,2,3
Input and expected output for this task. Illustrative example.

Before you start: Numbers are added as text on the page. Existing numbers stay, and the numbers may cover content close to the page edge.

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What you get

Add page numbers to a PDF and choose their position, starting number and style.

Limits and important details

Bates: one PDF up to 10 MiB/200 pages, 40 MiB output, printable ASCII prefix up to 24 characters and suffix up to 16, 1-9 minimum digits and counters up to 999999999. This is not multi-file batch numbering or a certified legal workflow. Numbering adds text; it does not change PDF page labels or remove existing numbers. Overlays may cover content. Pages smaller than 72 pt and unsupported rotations are rejected.

Example

Start at 3 for a report with a separate cover and contents page. Choose bottom center, then Preview latest PDF after conversion.