Add Page Numbers
Add page numbers to your PDF documents with customizable formatting (e.g. Page X of Y), font size, color, margins, and position.
Choose a PDF to add page numbers
Stamp configurable page numbers across every page with custom positioning.
About Add Page Numbers by PDFKitFree
Insert uniform page numbers, header labels, or footer counters onto your PDF documents. PDFKitFree Add Page Numbers provides control over positioning, numbering style, typography, and starting index so your reports conform to corporate and legal submission standards.
How to Use Add Page Numbers Step-by-Step
Choose Your PDF
Select the document you want to number.
Configure Numbering Style & Position
Select position (bottom-center, bottom-right, header), starting number, and format (e.g., "Page 1 of 10" or "1").
Apply & Download
Download your numbered PDF with clean, standardized pagination applied across all pages.
Common Practical Use Cases
Legal Briefs & Court Filings
Ensure trial exhibits and filings meet court formatting rules requiring continuous pagination.
Theses, Dissertations & Research Papers
Add standard academic page numbers to compiled research chapters and appendices.
Corporate Proposals & Formal Reports
Ensure client-facing pitch decks and RFP submissions feature numbered pages for easy reference during conference calls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I exclude the cover page from numbering?
Yes. You can set the starting page offset so your title or cover page remains unnumbered while page 2 begins as Page 1.
Can I customize the numbering format?
Yes. Choose between simple numerals (1, 2, 3), "Page X of Y", or custom prefix formats.
Will numbers overlap with existing text?
You can adjust vertical and horizontal margins to position the numbering in clear white space.
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