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Add Page Numbers to PDF

Number every page of a PDF automatically. Adds “Page 1 of 10” style numbers at the bottom centre of each page.

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  • Up to 100 MB
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About Add Page Numbers to PDF

Add Page Numbers puts a clear page number on every page of a PDF, which makes long documents much easier to read, discuss and print. Upload a PDF of up to 100 MB and our server writes “Page 1 of 10”, “Page 2 of 10” and so on at the bottom centre of each page, in a neat 11-point font, using PyMuPDF. Showing the total as well as the current page tells readers straight away whether a printout or an attachment is complete, which is exactly what reviewers, examiners and offices need when they check a bundle of documents. It is ideal for application bundles made by merging several files, reports assembled from different sources, legal and contract documents that are discussed page by page, and anything that will be printed and might get shuffled. The numbers become part of each page, so they show in every PDF reader and on paper. The file is sent over HTTPS and deleted from the server as soon as the numbered PDF is returned.

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When page numbers help

Make long documents easy to navigate

Application bundles

Numbered bundles are easier for officers to check and reference.

ExampleA merged 38-page visa bundle is numbered so the officer can confirm nothing is missing.

Legal documents

Parties can refer to “page 14” without confusion.

ExampleA contract is numbered before a review call so comments can reference exact pages.

Theses and assignments

Many submissions require numbered pages.

ExampleA dissertation exported without numbers is numbered before submission.

Printed handouts

Numbered pages can be put back in order if they are dropped or shuffled.

ExampleA 20-page training handout is numbered before printing.

Reports from several sources

Give a merged report consistent numbering.

ExampleChapters written by different people are merged and numbered as one report.

Meeting packs

Everyone can follow along on the same page.

ExampleA board pack is numbered so directors can refer to pages during the meeting.

Page numbering tips

Number documents the smart way

Merge first, number last

Combine all your files before numbering so the whole bundle counts from 1 to the last page.

Open Merge PDF

Check existing footers

Numbers go at the bottom centre. If your pages already have footer text there, check for overlap.

Need Bates or custom headers?

For legal Bates numbering or custom header and footer text, use the advanced tool.

Open Bates & Header/Footer

Remove blank pages first

Delete blank scanner pages before numbering so the total is accurate.

Open Remove Pages

Fix orientation first

Rotate sideways pages before numbering so numbers appear at the bottom as expected.

Open Rotate PDF

Compress for upload

Large numbered bundles can be compressed afterwards to meet portal limits.

Open Compress PDF

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