Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?

Yes. Simply adjust the "Start Number From" field to any starting integer, such as starting on page 5 for an appendix.

Where can page numbers be placed on the page?

PDFAtlas supports 6 standard position zones: Top Left, Top Center, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Center, and Bottom Right.

Will page numbers overwrite existing text or margins?

You can adjust font size and margin offsets to ensure page numbers sit cleanly in document margins without obscuring content.

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Add Page Numbers to PDF Documents

Insert clean, professional page numbering across your PDF documents. Customize position, numbering format, font size, and starting integers.

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About Add Page Numbers with PDFAtlas

Documents like academic theses, legal briefs, reports, and contracts often require formal page numbering. PDFAtlas makes it effortless to stamp sequential page numbers onto your documents.

Configure exact position zones (headers or footers), choose styles like "Page 1 of N", and start from any custom page number in seconds.

6 Placement Zones

Place numbers in top-left, center, right, or bottom headers/footers.

Multiple Formats

Support for raw numbers, "Page X", and "Page X of Y".

Typography Control

Adjust font sizes and margin offsets to match your layout.

How to Use Add Page Numbers

Follow three simple steps to complete your document task without installing software or creating an account.

Upload PDF Document

Select your PDF document to load page dimensions and layout.

Configure Numbering Options

Choose your preferred placement zone (e.g. Bottom Center), format style, starting number, and font size.

Download Numbered PDF

Click "Add Page Numbers" to generate and download your numbered PDF file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common questions about Add Page Numbers and PDFAtlas security.

Yes! You can choose between raw numbers ("1"), "Page 1", or "Page 1 of N" total pages.