Add Page Numbers to PDF
Stamp customizable page numbers, footers, and headers into PDF documents with live position preview and cover page skip options.
Upload your document, select numbering position, customize font size and starting page number, and download your numbered PDF: Upload your document, select numbering position, customize font size and starting page number, and download your numbered PDF.
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How Client-Side PDF Page Numbering Works
LocalDoc embeds a standard Helvetica or Times Roman font descriptor directly into your PDF dictionary, dynamically calculating geometry bounds for each page to stamp page numbers into browser RAM without server transfers.
Read Full Page Numbers Guide →Key Features of LocalDoc Page Numbering Engine
6-Point Position Matrix
Position page numbers precisely at the top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right with millimeter margin controls.
Dynamic Numbering Formats
Choose from popular professional formats including simple "1", "Page 1", "Page 1 of 50", or hyphenated "- 1 -" with custom starting offset values.
Typography & Color Controls
Customize font family (Helvetica, Times, Courier), font size (8pt to 16pt), and text color to match your official institutional publishing standards.
Zero-Upload Document Isolation
Your confidential court filings, academic dissertations, and corporate reports remain 100% private in browser memory without server transfers.
How to Add Page Numbers to PDF — Step by Step
- Upload your PDF — Drag your document into the numbering dropzone or click "Select PDF Document".
- Select numbering position — Choose where you want numbers to appear across headers or footers.
- Choose numbering template — Select whether to display simple page indices or complete "Page X of Y" pagination.
- Set page range & starting offset — Configure whether to skip the front cover page or begin numbering from a specific index.
- Download your numbered PDF — Click "Apply Page Numbers" to save your freshly paginated PDF instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skip numbering on the cover page?
Yes. You can specify page ranges to exclude (such as Page 1 for cover sheets) so numbering begins cleanly on the introduction or table of contents page.
Will adding page numbers overwrite existing text or graphics?
Page numbers are injected into the PDF content stream as a clean overlay layer. You can adjust margins to ensure numbers sit safely in whitespace margins.
Does page numbering change the PDF format or version?
No. LocalDoc preserves the original PDF specifications, internal hyperlinks, bookmarks, and metadata dictionaries without re-rasterizing document pages.
Can I use Roman numerals or custom text prefixes?
Yes. You can select custom prefix formats such as "Section - 1" or format indices for formal academic thesis submissions and regulatory legal bundles.
Is this tool free for large documents?
Yes. LocalDoc is 100% free with no limits on document page counts. Numbering runs in your browser memory without server fees or subscription gates.
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