PDF Page Numbering
Stamp page numbers with any format and position.
Use the PDF Page Numbering tool
What this pdf page numbering does
PDF Page Numbering writes a number on every page using the Helvetica font built into PDF readers. You choose the template, position, size, margin and starting number, so the output works for reports, manuscripts and bundles that combine several documents.
The entire operation uses pdf-lib inside this tab. The document is never uploaded, and the original file stays unchanged; you download a new copy.
Why use it
- Number a combined PDF without returning to the word processor.
- Start numbering at a value other than 1 and skip a cover page.
- Keep page numbers consistent across documents assembled from different sources.
How to use it
- 1Choose a PDF with the file picker.
- 2Pick a position, template and font size; the margin controls the distance from the edge.
- 3Set the starting number and enable “skip first page” for a cover.
- 4Generate and download the numbered PDF.
Worked examples
Report footer
Input
Template “Page {n} of {total}”, bottom centre, 10 pt, start at 1Output
Each page receives “Page 3 of 24” in the bottom margin.
The total always reflects the number of pages in the file, including pages skipped from numbering.
Cover page
Input
Skip first page, start at 1
Output
The cover is untouched and the second page is numbered 1.
Common mistakes
- Placing numbers inside a margin that the printer crops, which cuts them off.
- Using a font size that visually collides with existing footer text.
- Expecting the numbers to be editable text in a page-editor layer; they are drawn as page content.
Frequently asked questions
Does it change the original file?
No. The tool creates a new PDF and downloads it. The file you selected is only read locally.
Can I use Roman numerals?
The template is plain text with {n} and {total}. You can type prefixes or suffixes, but automatic Roman numeral conversion is not included.
Why do the numbers look slightly different from my document font?
The numbers use Helvetica, a standard PDF font, so no font file needs to be embedded. Other fonts would make the output larger and may not be available on every device.
Are scanned PDFs supported?
Yes. Numbering draws on top of each page and does not need a text layer.