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Add Page Numbers to PDF

Number your PDF pages easily with customized placement and professional formatting. Choose between 6 positions, configure starting page and offset, adjust font size and colors, and preview page numbers live before downloading. 100% in-browser processing.

6 visual positions (top/bottom x left/center/right)
Multiple format styles: "1", "Page 1", "1 of 10", "Page 1 of 10"
Custom starting page (e.g. skip cover) and custom first number
100% client-side execution respecting rotated page coordinates
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How to Add Page Numbers to PDF

Follow these 3 simple steps to process your document.

1

Upload PDF Document

Drop your document into the numbering tool to display the live positioning preview.

2

Customize Format & Position

Pick an anchor position, format template, font size, color, and skip cover if desired.

3

Apply & Download

Click "Add Page Numbers & Download" to serialize and download your numbered PDF.

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Easy to use

Select files, choose your options, preview your document, and download your results through a clean, responsive interface.

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Merge PDF, Images to PDF, Split PDF, Rotate PDF, Add Page Numbers, and Watermark process documents locally in your browser, subject to browser and file-size limitations.

Word document compatibility

Convert .doc and .docx documents through our LibreOffice-powered conversion service. Complex formatting may not always match the original exactly.

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QaviloPDF uses different processing methods depending on the tool:

Word to PDF

Word documents are sent to QaviloPDF's conversion server for processing.

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Document processing takes place locally in the browser, without uploading the selected files to the conversion server.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful answers about numbering PDF documents in QaviloPDF.

How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
Select your PDF document, choose your preferred position (top or bottom across left, center, or right), pick a numbering format and font style, and click "Add Page Numbers & Download".
Can I skip numbering the cover page?
Yes. Simply set "Start Numbering on Page" to 2 (or any desired page). The cover page will remain clean and unnumbered, while numbering begins on your designated page.
Which page number formats are supported?
You can select between "Page 1 of 10", "1 of 10", "Page 1", or simple integers ("1"). You can also customize font size, margin distance from page edges, and typography colors.
Does page numbering work accurately on rotated pages?
Yes. QaviloPDF dynamically transforms coordinates to account for pages rotated by 0°, 90°, 180°, or 270°, ensuring page numbers are positioned right side up and in the correct corners on landscape and portrait pages alike.
Are my numbered PDF files uploaded to a remote server?
No. The Add Page Numbers tool runs completely inside your browser. All font embedding, coordinate math, and document serialization happen locally with zero network transfers.
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