Stamp page numbers with custom format

Best for

• Preparing reports for meetings or audits.
• Adding page labels after merging several PDFs.
• Starting numbering from a custom value for appendices.

How to use this tool

1. Upload a PDF.
2. Set start number, position, font size, prefix, and suffix.
3. Download the numbered PDF.

Choose this tool when

• The document will be printed, reviewed, or referenced page by page.
• You merged several PDFs and need the final document to read like one packet.
• You need custom numbering with a start value, prefix, suffix, or placement.

Use a different tool when

• You need a visual label like DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL rather than numeric pagination. Use Watermark.
• The pages still need reordering or cleanup. Use Organize first.
• The issue is sensitive content or metadata, not page references. Use Redact or Sanitize.

Limitations and notes

• Numbering is applied to all pages in the output file.
• Numbers can overlap existing footer text depending on layout.
• Very small font sizes can become unreadable in print.

When page numbers help most

• Merged documents where reviewers need to cite specific pages.
• Meeting or legal copies where people need to reference a page quickly.
• Appendices that should start from a custom number instead of page 1.

Placement pitfalls

• Bottom corners can collide with an existing footer or scan artifact.
• A very small font may look fine on screen but disappear in print.
• If the document will be reorganized later, add numbers after the page order is final.

FAQ

Can I add text around the number?

Yes. Use prefix and suffix fields, for example Page - 1 - Draft.

Can numbering start from a value other than 1?

Yes. Set any positive start number before export.

Should I number before or after merging files?

Usually after merging. That gives you one clean sequence across the final document.

When should I add page numbers?

Usually after you finish merging or organizing pages. That way the numbering matches the final reading order.

Related guides and next steps

• Add page numbers after merging PDFs: A short workflow for turning several files into one numbered packet.
• Merge then number: Combine source files before you stamp a final page sequence.
• Organize pages first: Fix order and rotations before numbering so you do not have to redo it.

Related pages

Add page numbers after merging PDFs · Merge then number · Organize pages first