Add Page Numbers
Add page numbers to your PDF documents securely in your browser.
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About Add Page Numbers
The **Add Page Numbers to PDF** tool allows you to automatically paginate your documents with professional formatting. Whether you need to add standard page numbers to a contract, apply Bates numbering for legal discovery, or use Roman numerals for academic prefaces, this tool provides a powerful visual engine to customize every detail. All processing is strictly local to your browser for ultimate privacy.
How to Use
Real-World Examples
Bates Numbering for Legal Documents
Select the 'Custom Format' option. Add 'EXHIBIT-A-' as the Prefix, set Zero Padding to 4, and Start Number to 1. The result will sequentially stamp 'EXHIBIT-A-0001', 'EXHIBIT-A-0002', etc., perfectly formatted for discovery.
Numbering an Academic Thesis
Use the 'Pages' tab to exclude your title page by clicking 'Skip First Page'. Then, set your numbering format to 'Roman Lower' to correctly paginate the table of contents before the main body begins.
Best Practices
- Use a legible font family (like Helvetica or Times New Roman) with a standard size (10-12pt).
- Adjust the Edge Margin slider to ensure page numbers do not overlap with existing footer text.
- Use the Opacity slider (e.g., 60%) to make page numbers blend cleanly into the document without overpowering the content.
Pro Tips
You can type exact comma-separated page ranges in the Pages tab (e.g., `2-10, 15`) to pinpoint exactly where numbers appear.
The live preview instantly reflects your font family, color, and positioning choices—use it to guarantee perfect placement before exporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are my documents uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs strictly locally via JavaScript in your browser.
Can I use Roman Numerals?
Yes! The tool supports Uppercase Roman (I, II, III), Lowercase Roman (i, ii, iii), and even Alphabetic numbering.
Can I skip the title page?
Yes, just switch to the 'Pages' tab and click the 'Skip First Page' shortcut.
Security & Privacy
100% Secure & Private. All PDF processing occurs entirely within your browser's local memory. Your sensitive documents are never uploaded to any remote servers.