Add Page Numbers to PDF Online — Custom PDF Pagination

Add custom page numbers to all or selected PDF pages with position, start, format, size and color controls.

Accepted formats: PDF

Files are sent only to your self-hosted PDF processor and removed from temporary application storage after processing.

About this tool

The self-hosted processor places Helvetica page-number text at one of six positions. {n} and {total} can be used in custom formatting.

How to use

  1. Enter or select the required input.
  2. Run the tool with the intended options.
  3. Review the result before using or downloading it.

Features

  • Six page positions.
  • Custom start and text format.
  • Selected page ranges.

Common use cases

  • Number reports.
  • Add pagination after merging.
  • Label submission documents.

Common issues and tips

  • Printed page labels may differ from PDF positions.
  • Text can overlap existing headers or footers.

Privacy

Files are sent to the Tools12345 self-hosted processor and are not kept as permanent user storage.

Frequently asked questions

Can only some pages be numbered?

Yes.

What does {n} mean?

The current generated page number.

Can color and size change?

Yes.

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