SmartTools PDF Utility
Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add page numbers to your PDF, choose their position and customize the starting number and font size. Process your document directly in your browser.
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Custom position
Choose where numbers appear.
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Custom font size
Adjust the number text size.
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Local processing
Your PDF is processed in your browser.
Existing PDF content is preserved, and page numbers are added to the selected pages. Password-protected PDFs may need to be unlocked first.
Add Page Numbers to PDF Online
Add page numbers to PDF documents with SmartTools. Choose a numbering position, set your starting number and select a font size. You can also skip numbering on the first page, which is useful for cover pages and title pages.
How to Number PDF Pages
- Upload your PDF document.
- Choose where the page numbers should appear.
- Enter your preferred starting number.
- Select the font size.
- Optionally skip numbering on the first page.
- Click Add Page Numbers & Download.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I add page numbers to an existing PDF?
Yes. Upload your existing PDF and SmartTools will add numbers to its pages.
2. Can I choose the position of page numbers?
Yes. Choose bottom center, bottom right, bottom left or top center.
3. Can I change the starting page number?
Yes. Enter any positive whole number as your starting number.
4. Can I skip the first page?
Yes. Enable the Skip numbering on the first page option to leave the first page without a number.
5. Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?
No. This tool uses pdf-lib to process your PDF directly in your browser.
6. Can I change the font size?
Yes. Choose from five available font sizes.
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