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How to add page numbers to a PDF
Add page numbers to reports, contracts, appendices, and review drafts. Place numbers consistently before printing, sharing, or filing.
Page numbers make long PDFs easier to review, reference, and print. They are especially useful for reports, proposal attachments, contracts, and approval packs.
Best for
- Reports, contracts, and appendices with many pages
- Files that will be reviewed in meetings or by email
- Preparing printed PDFs with clear page references
How to do it
- Open Add Page Numbers and load the PDF.
- Choose the placement and numbering style you want.
- Generate the numbered PDF and confirm that the location does not cover important content.
- If necessary, add a header or footer afterward for a fuller document frame.
Common questions
Can I start numbering from a page other than 1?
Use the numbering options available in the tool. For more complex formats, add headers or split the document first.
What if the numbers overlap existing content?
Choose another placement or adjust the page first with crop, fit, or header/footer tools.