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Add Page Numbers

Add page numbers to your PDF in any position.

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About Add Page Numbers

Add professional page numbers to any PDF in seconds. Choose from four formats (numeric, Roman numerals, alphabetic, "Page X of Y"), set the position using a 9-point grid, pick font and color, and set the starting number. Perfect for reports, ebooks, legal documents, and academic papers.

How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF Online

  1. 1
    Upload your PDF

    Upload the PDF you want to number.

  2. 2
    Configure page number settings

    Choose position (header/footer, left/center/right), format (1 2 3, i ii iii, Page 1 of N), starting number, font, and color.

  3. 3
    Download the numbered PDF

    Download your PDF with page numbers applied to every page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add page numbers to a PDF for free?

Upload your PDF to Socera's Add Page Numbers tool, choose your position, format, and style settings, and download your numbered PDF.

What page number formats are available?

Options include: 1, 2, 3 (numeric), i, ii, iii (Roman numerals), a, b, c (alphabetic), and "Page 1 of 10" format.

Can I start numbering from a page other than 1?

Yes. Set any starting number. For example, if the first 3 pages are a cover and table of contents, start numbering at 4 to begin the main content at "1".

Can I choose the position of page numbers?

Yes. Use the 9-point position grid to place numbers in any corner, the center of the header or footer, or any edge position.

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