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PDF Page Numbers - Add Page Numbers to PDF Online Free

Add page numbers to PDF documents online. Insert custom page numbering with flexible formatting options including position, font size, color, and number format. Perfect for reports, presentations, legal documents, and academic papers that need professional pagination.

Why Add Page Numbers to PDFs?

  • Professional: Standard for formal documents
  • Navigation: Easy reference and citation
  • Custom Format: Multiple numbering styles
  • Starting Number: Begin from any page

Common Use Cases

📄 Reports & Documents

Add standard pagination to business reports.

📚 Academic Papers

Number thesis, dissertations, and research papers.

⚖️ Legal Documents

Required pagination for contracts and filings.

📊 Presentations

Add slide numbers for easy reference.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Upload PDF: Select the PDF file to add page numbers to.
  2. Customize: Choose position, format, font size, and color.
  3. Apply: Click "Add Page Numbers" to process your PDF.

💡 Tip: Use "Page X of Y" format for professional documents to show total pages.

PDF Page Numbers Tool

Note: Adding page numbers to PDF requires server-side processing. This is a demonstration interface.

About PDF Page Numbers

Page numbers help readers navigate documents and are essential for formal documents, reports, academic papers, and legal filings. They provide context about document length and allow easy reference to specific sections.

Page Number Formats

Arabic Numerals (1, 2, 3...)

  • Most common format
  • Used for main document body
  • Simple and easy to read
  • Standard for most documents

Roman Numerals (i, ii, iii...)

  • Traditional for front matter
  • Preface, introduction, TOC
  • Formal academic documents
  • Distinguishes from main content

Page X of Y

  • Shows total page count
  • Professional appearance
  • Helps readers track progress
  • Common in reports

X/Y Format (1/10)

  • Compact format
  • Saves space
  • Good for small margins
  • Less formal

Positioning Best Practices

  • Bottom Center: Most common and professional position
  • Bottom Right: Traditional for books and publications
  • Top Right: Good for reports to avoid footer conflicts
  • Consistency: Use same position throughout document
  • Margins: Ensure sufficient margin space (at least 0.5")
  • Binding: Consider binding side for printed documents

Professional Document Numbering

Standard Structure

  • Cover Page: Usually not numbered
  • Front Matter: Roman numerals (i, ii, iii) - title page, TOC, preface
  • Main Content: Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3) - body text
  • Back Matter: Continue Arabic or restart - appendices, bibliography

Common Issues and Solutions

🔧 Numbers Overlap Content

Increase font size or move to different position. Ensure margins are adequate.

🔧 Different Numbering Sections

Split PDF into sections, number each separately, then merge back together.

🔧 Skip Certain Pages

Use custom page range to exclude cover, blank pages, or special sections.

🔧 Update Existing Numbers

Remove old page numbers first using PDF editor before adding new ones.

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