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Add Page Numbers to PDF

Number PDF pages with formats like “Page 1 of 10”, six positions, custom start number and an option to skip the cover.

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About the Add Page Numbers to PDF

Add professional page numbers to reports, theses and merged documents. Choose where numbers appear, the text format and the starting number, and optionally skip the cover page.

Your PDF is processed in your browser with pdf-lib and never uploaded.

How to use it

  1. Open a PDF.
  2. Set format (use {n} and {total}), position, size and start number.
  3. Download the numbered PDF.

Good to know

  • Numbers are drawn on top of existing content; check pages with footers to avoid overlap and adjust the margin.
  • Roman numerals are not supported.

Frequently asked questions

How do I show “3 / 12”?

Use the format {n} / {total}.

Can I start counting at 5?

Yes, set “Start at” to 5.

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