Add Page Numbers to PDF with Custom Alignment
Add page numbers to your PDF in various formats and positions.
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What is Add Page Numbers?
Add Page Numbers stamps clean, customizable numbering onto PDF pages for reports, manuscripts, legal filings, and academic dissertations. Instead of struggling with manual word processor pagination or re-exporting drafts, this tool lets you select standard positions including bottom-center, bottom-right, or top-right, specify custom starting numbers, choose Roman numerals or Arabic formats, and define numbering prefixes such as Page X of Y. You can also exclude title covers and adjust font sizing to match your existing publication typography seamlessly.
How to Use Add Page Numbers in 4 Easy Steps
Step 1
Upload your PDF file to preview page layout geometry and dimensions.
Step 2
Select your desired stamp position: Bottom Center, Bottom Right, Top Center, or Top Right.
Step 3
Configure starting number offset, numbering format (e.g. 1, 2, 3 or Page X of Y), and font size.
Step 4
Click Add Page Numbers to stamp the pagination layer and download your numbered PDF.
Honest Technical Specifications & Limits
Position Alignment
Choose from 6 standard header and footer positions with custom margin offsets.
Numbering Formats
Supports Arabic numbers (1, 2, 3), Roman numerals (i, ii, iii), and "Page X of Y" syntax.
Page Range Filtering
Exclude title pages or cover sheets by setting custom start page ranges.
Privacy First: 100% Client-Side In-Browser Processing
100% In-Browser Local Execution. Add Page Numbers operates directly inside your browser memory using client-side JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your data is never transmitted over the internet or logged on remote servers. You can open Developer Tools (F12) Network tab to verify zero outbound network calls.
Verify it yourself: Open your browser's Developer Tools (F12 or Inspect), switch to the Network tab, and perform your action. You will observe zero outbound data uploads — your data never leaves your computer.
Popular Real-World Use Cases
Academic Theses & Dissertations
Apply standard bottom-center pagination starting after cover and abstract introductory pages.
Legal Briefs & Court Filings
Number appended exhibit binders and affidavit attachments to comply with judicial filing requirements.
Corporate Proposals & Pitch Decks
Stamp clean page identifiers onto consolidated proposal slides for effortless boardroom meeting reference.
ToolboxHive vs. Traditional Converters
| Feature / Requirement | ToolboxHive Add Page Numbers | Typical Upload Websites |
|---|---|---|
| Account and Signup | No account needed | Often requires email/login |
| File Upload to Remote Server | 0% (Local browser only) | Uploaded to remote cloud |
| Watermarks Added | Never (100% clean output) | Frequently added on free tiers |
| Processing Speed | Instantaneous (No queues) | Dependent on upload/queue speed |
| Daily Usage Limits | Unlimited free conversions | 2-3 files per day limit |