Add page numbers to a PDF — position and format of your choice
Number a PDF so its pages are easier to reference or put back in order after printing. Choose the position, label format and starting number.
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Numbers are added over the existing pages. Existing page numbers are not removed, so check for overlap.
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How to use
- Choose the PDF. Use an unencrypted document and check whether it already has a footer or page numbers.
- Choose Format and Position. Pick a clear space on the page, then adjust Text size if needed.
- Set the first number. For an unnumbered cover followed by page 1, enable Skip the first page (cover) and leave Start counting at set to 1.
- Add page numbers. Open the download and check the first numbered page, the last page and any pages with a different orientation.
Questions
Will it replace existing page numbers?
No. It adds another label without detecting or removing old numbers. Pick another position, or use a source document without numbering.
What does the total mean when I skip a cover?
The total follows the numbered section and your starting value. For example, a five-page document with its cover skipped and counting from 1 ends at “Page 4 of 4”. It is not always the physical page count.
Does numbering turn the PDF into images?
No. Numbers are added to existing page content, so an existing text layer remains. File size may change when the PDF is saved, and editing a digitally signed document can affect its signature validity.
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