Add Page Numbers to PDF
Insert page numbers into your PDF with full control over position, font, size, and format.
How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF3-STAGE PIPELINE
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UPLOAD PDF
Select or drag and drop the PDF document you want to number.
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CHOOSE POSITION & STYLE
Select position (header or footer), font, text color, size, and starting page number.
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NUMBER & DOWNLOAD
Click Add Page Numbers to generate crisp vector pagination and download your numbered PDF.
PAGINATION STYLES // POPULAR FORMATS
Professional Numbering for Reports, Theses & Contracts
Customize exact placement and text formats to fit academic or commercial guidelines:
| DOCUMENT TYPE | PLACEMENT | NUMBER FORMAT | SPECIAL REQUIREMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Theses & Dissertations | Bottom Center or Top Right | "Page {n}" or "{n}" | Skip cover page; start numbering from introduction |
| Commercial Contracts & Leases | Bottom Right Footer | "Page {n} of {total}" | Clear total page count to prevent missing pages |
| Legal & Court Filings | Top Right Header | "Exhibit A - Page {n}" | Custom prefix tokens with distinct font sizing |
| Meeting Handouts & Booklets | Bottom Outside Margin | "{n}" | Alternating margins for double-sided booklet printing |
CRISP VECTORS // ZERO QUALITY LOSS
Crisp Text Without Overwriting Content
Page numbers are added as clean vector text. They never blur your existing pages or recompress photos. You can easily adjust margin distances to keep numbers cleanly separated from your text and footers.
SMART ROTATION // SKIP COVER PAGES
Automatic Alignment on Rotated Pages
If your document includes landscape spreadsheets or sideways pages, FILPDF automatically aligns the numbers upright. You can also exclude cover pages with one click. All files are automatically deleted after processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.01Can I skip the cover page and start numbering from page 2?
Yes! In the options, you can specify the page range (e.g. 2-end) and set the starting number to 1. This keeps your cover page, table of contents, and title page completely unnumbered.
Q.02Will adding page numbers overwrite or blur existing text in my PDF?
No. Page numbers are added as a separate vector text layer. Your original text, formatting, and high-resolution images remain 100% untouched. You can also adjust margins to ensure numbers don't overlap existing footers.
Q.03How does the tool handle rotated or landscape pages?
FILPDF automatically checks page orientation. If a document includes landscape pages, the numbers are placed in the correct upright reading orientation matching the rest of the sheet.
Q.04Can I customize the text format, like 'Page 1 of 20'?
Yes! You can enter custom text formats like Page {n}, {n}, or Sheet - {n} in the custom text box to match your exact business or university requirements.
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