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Page numbers

Add clear page numbers to your document.

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What this tool does

Add visible page numbers to a PDF. Help readers refer to a printed packet or combined document consistently, with a starting number and optional prefix suited to the version being shared.

What you can open
One PDF, selected pages and numbering settings.
What you will download
One PDF with numbers drawn in the selected footer position.

How to use it

  1. Select the pages to number.
  2. Choose the start value, optional prefix and bottom-left, center or right placement.
  3. Download and check the numbering sequence and clearance from existing footers.

Options explained

Pages
Select physical page positions: all, a range such as 1-3, several choices such as 1, 4, last, or the final page with last.
Start numbering at
Choose the first visible number for the selected numbering sequence.
Prefix
Add a short label before each visible page number, or leave it empty.
Position
Choose where to place the visible numbers along the bottom of the page.bottom-left / bottom-center / bottom-right

Know the tradeoffs

  • These are visible page marks; they do not replace every internal PDF page-label feature.
  • Existing printed numbers are not automatically detected or removed.

Questions about this tool

Can I start numbering at a value other than one?

Yes. Enter the desired starting number.

Can I add a prefix to the numbers?

Yes. Use the prefix field for a short label when needed.