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Add Page Numbers & Headers to PDF

Insert custom sequential page numbers, headers, and footers onto all pages with customizable formatting.

Quick Summary

To add page numbers to a PDF: 1. Select your PDF document. 2. Choose position and number format. 3. Click 'Add Page Numbers' and download.

Key Capabilities & Privacy Features

  • Custom placement: Top/Bottom, Left/Center/Right margins
  • Flexible formats: 'Page X of Y', '1, 2, 3...', Roman numerals
  • Custom font family, size, color, and start page offset
  • 100% In-browser vector text rendering

How to Use Add Page Numbers & Headers to PDF

  1. Select PDF: Upload the document needing pagination.
  2. Configure Numbering: Select position, format, font size, and start number.
  3. Apply & Download: Download your numbered PDF document.

Professional Document Numbering

Add clean, uniform pagination across multi-source PDF bundles and legal briefs.

Client-Side Performance & Privacy

Add Page Numbers & Headers to PDF executes 100% inside your local browser memory sandbox using WebAssembly. Your files are never transmitted across the network or stored on external servers. For multi-gigabyte or heavily nested files, splitting into smaller sections ensures instant responsiveness on low-memory mobile devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip numbering on the cover page?

Yes! Set the 'Start From Page' setting to page 2 to keep your cover sheet clean.

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