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Stamp page numbers with custom format

Use Page Numbers when your PDF needs clear pagination for printouts, legal packets, or reviews. Control where numbers appear and how they are formatted.

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.

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.

Related pages

Merge then number · Organize pages first · Extract numbered sections