Add Page Numbers to PDF
Number every page. Custom format, position, Roman numerals.
Add page numbers to a PDF in styles like 1 of 10, Page 1 or Roman numerals, with your own font and position. Start from any number, skip the cover pages, or number only a page range.
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How to add page numbers to a PDF
- Format: 1, 1 of 10, Page 1, Page 1 of 10, - 1 -, or Roman numerals, i, ii, iii or I, II, III.
- Start from: begin at any number. Skip first leaves the first pages without one, and Apply to puts numbers on a page range only.
- Position: a corner, or the middle of the top or bottom edge, with the margin from the edge, the font, size and colour you choose.
Frequently asked questions
Can I skip the cover page when numbering?
Yes. Set 'Skip first N pages' to 1 and HonestPDF leaves the cover unnumbered. The first numbered page becomes your 'Start from' value, which defaults to 1.
Can I start numbering from a specific number, like 17?
Yes. Set 'Start from' to 17 and the first numbered page displays 17. Useful when splitting a long document into multiple PDFs that need continuous numbering.
Does it support Roman numerals?
Yes. Choose 'i, ii, iii' for lowercase Roman or 'I, II, III' for uppercase. Common for thesis prefaces, book introductions, and formal legal documents.
Can I number only specific pages?
Use the page range option to number a specific range. For example, set range 5-10 to only add numbers to those pages.
Will the page numbers cover existing content?
Page numbers are placed in the page margin (by default 30 points, about 1 cm, from the edge), avoiding most content. If your PDF has content extending into the margin, increase the margin value or pick a different position.
What is the largest page number this supports?
Ordinary numbers have no upper limit. Roman numerals go up to 3999, and a number above that is written in ordinary digits.