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Add page numbers to PDF
Choose the position, starting number and format, then stamp every page without uploading your document.
User guide
How to use Add Page Numbers to PDF
Stamp a configurable number at the top or bottom of every PDF page without uploading the document.
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Upload one PDF and confirm its detected page count.
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Choose a position, starting number, font size and whether to include the total.
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Add the page numbers locally.
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Download the validated output and inspect the first and last pages.
Best for
- Submission packets
- Printed reports and appendices
Important limitation
Numbers are drawn as a new visible page layer. Existing page labels, headers and footers are not automatically detected.
Frequently asked questions
Can numbering start at zero or another value?
Yes. Set any non-negative starting number.
Does this upload the PDF?
No. Font embedding and page drawing run in browser memory.
PDFPerch processes files locally unless this guide explicitly identifies a cloud-dependent feature. Always keep an original copy and verify critical output before submission, printing, signing, or accounting use.