Add Page Numbers to PDF
Stamp page numbers on a PDF with custom position, format, size and starting number.
Numbers are drawn on top of the existing pages. Skip a cover page by starting from page 2.
Continue your work
- PDF Merger — Combine files before numbering.
- PDF Watermark — Stamp a watermark on the pages too.
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How to use the Add Page Numbers to PDF
Stamp page numbers on a PDF with custom position, format, size and starting number.
- 1 Choose a PDF file.
- 2 Pick the position, format, font, size and the page range to number.
- 3 Click Add page numbers to download the numbered PDF.
Example and practical tips
For a report with a cover page, number from page 2 and start counting at 1, so the first content page shows “Page 1 of 11”.
Frequently asked questions
What does “outside” position mean?
Numbers alternate between the right and left corners on odd and even pages, like a printed book.
Are rotated pages handled?
Yes. Numbers follow each page’s rotation so they appear the right way up.
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