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Add Page Numbers

Insert customized page numbers with full control over positioning, font, and format.

Your PDF is processed locally in your browser.

PDFSimplify processes documents on your device using client-side WebAssembly and Web Workers. No document data is transmitted to our servers or external cloud services during processing.

Select PDF files

or drag and drop them here to process locally in your browser

No file size limit imposed by server • Processed locally in your browser

How Add Page Numbers Works in Your Browser

Reads document dimensions page by page, calculates geometry coordinates, and draws formatted text onto each page buffer in client memory.

Why client-side processing is more private:

Unlike conventional online converters, your documents never traverse external networks to third-party processing servers. Everything happens inside your local machine’s memory.

How to Use Add Page Numbers

1

Select PDF

Choose your document.

2

Configure Style

Pick your position, formatting template, and starting number.

3

Download

Save the numbered PDF.

Key Features

Flexible formatting: "Page X of Y", "X/Y", or simple digits
Position anywhere: top, bottom, corners, or center
Custom start number and font size options
Zero server upload — generated on client

Helpful Tips

  • Bottom-right or bottom-center is the most standard placement for formal reports.

Troubleshooting & Notes

  • If page numbers overlap existing footer text, increase margin padding in options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I exclude page numbers on the cover page?

Yes, set the start numbering option to begin on page 2.

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