Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add professional page numbers to your PDF documents with our easy-to-use tool. Customize the position, font, size, and appearance of page numbers to match your document style.
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How to Add Page Numbers to PDF
Upload PDF
Select the PDF file you want to add page numbers to
Customize Settings
Choose position, font, size, and page range for numbers
Preview
See live preview of page numbers on your PDF
Download
Download your PDF with page numbers added
Professional Page Numbering for Your PDFs
Add page numbers to your PDF documents quickly and easily with our online tool. Whether you need page numbers for academic papers, reports, books, or any other document, our tool provides complete customization options.
Key Features
- Flexible Positioning - Place page numbers at any corner or center position (top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, bottom-right)
- Font Customization - Choose from multiple professional fonts including Helvetica, Times Roman, and Courier
- Size Control - Adjust font size from 8px to 72px to match your document
- Opacity Settings - Control transparency from 0% to 100% for subtle or prominent numbers
- Custom Starting Number - Start numbering from any number you choose
- Page Range Selection - Apply page numbers only to specific pages in your document
- Margin Options - Choose from small, recommended, or large margins
- Live Preview - See exactly how your page numbers will look before downloading
Why Add Page Numbers to PDFs?
Page numbers are essential for:
- Professional Documents - Make reports and presentations look polished
- Academic Papers - Meet formatting requirements for essays and theses
- Legal Documents - Maintain proper document organization
- Books and Manuscripts - Create professional-looking publications
- Reference Materials - Make it easy to cite and reference specific pages
Best Practices for PDF Page Numbers
- Position - Bottom-center or bottom-right are most common positions
- Size - Keep page numbers between 10-14px for optimal readability
- Margins - Use recommended margins to avoid content overlap
- Consistency - Use the same font style throughout the document
- Page Range - Skip page numbers on title pages or cover pages
Frequently Asked Questions
Add professional page numbers to your PDF documents in seconds. Our free online tool makes it easy to customize and position page numbers exactly how you want them. No software installation required - everything works right in your browser!