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Add Page Numbers
LiveStamp page numbers onto a PDF in the position and format you want, starting wherever you like so a cover page stays unnumbered.
What it does
- Five formats, from a bare 1 to Page 1 of 12
- Any of six positions, top or bottom
- Skip a cover, and choose what number the counting starts at
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How to add page numbers to a PDF
Add the PDF
One file, up to 50 MB. The pages render as a preview.
Pick the format and where it sits
Five formats, from a bare 1 to Page 1 of 12 and a dashed - 1 -. Six positions: bottom centre by default, or any other corner and the top edge.
Handle a cover page
Start on page and First number are separate on purpose. Set the numbering to begin on page 2 while the first number stays 1, and your cover stays unnumbered without throwing the count out.
Press Add page numbers
The numbers are stamped on top of the pages, so if the document already has printed numbers of its own you will end up with two sets. Check one page before you commit to the whole file.
Frequently asked questions
Can I leave the cover page unnumbered?
Yes. Set numbering to start on page 2 and leave the first number as 1, so the cover stays clean and the page after it reads 1.
What if my PDF already has page numbers printed on it?
You will end up with two. These numbers are stamped on top of the pages rather than replacing anything, so check a page first if you are not sure.
Can the numbers say 'Page 3 of 20'?
Yes. Five formats are available: 1, Page 1, 1 of 12, Page 1 of 12, and - 1 -. The total always counts every page in the document.
Are the numbers real text?
Yes. They are drawn as text, so they stay sharp at any zoom, print cleanly, and can be found with a search.