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Add Page Numbers

Place sequential page labels on an existing PDF.

About Add Page Numbers

Add numbering with a custom starting value, prefix, position, and font size while keeping the source file untouched.

Add Page Numbers writes a sequential label onto every page, with configurable starting value, prefix, position, and font size. Existing page content remains in place beneath the new label.

How to use it

  1. Choose the PDF whose pages you want to number.
  2. Set the label position, first number, optional prefix, and font size.
  3. Add the labels and download the numbered copy.

Common use cases

  • Number an assembled report before distribution.
  • Add a page prefix to exported records or appendices.
  • Make printed review comments easier to reference.

Worked example

Add “Page 1” through “Page 24” at the bottom center of a report.

Limitations and responsible use

  • Numbers are drawn over existing content and do not automatically reserve margin space.
  • Complex page rotations or unusual crop boxes may affect visual placement.
  • Adding content invalidates existing cryptographic signatures.

Frequently asked questions

Can numbering start at zero or another value?

Yes. Set the first number to any supported non-negative value.

Can I write “Page 1” instead of just “1”?

Yes. Enter “Page ” as the prefix.