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Step-by-Step Guide

How to Use Page Numbers

Process your files in seconds. Everything runs directly inside your web browser with zero software installation or account setup required.

01Step 1

Upload PDF File

Drop the PDF file that requires page numbers, pagination, or footer numbering.

02Step 2

Select Numbering Format

Choose formats such as 'Page X of Y', '1, 2, 3', Roman numerals, or custom prefixes.

03Step 3

Position & Typography

Position numbers at bottom-center, bottom-right, or top-right, and pick font size and color.

04Step 4

Download Numbered PDF

Click Apply to stamp page numbers and download your publication-ready document.

Features & Advantages

Why Choose ToolLab's Page Numbers?

Engineered for extreme speed, strict privacy, and maximum accuracy. Experience a modern browser utility built with high standards.

Multiple Pagination Styles

Choose '1 of N', 'Page 1', standard numerals, or append custom document titles.

6 Standard Placements

Position numbers at top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right.

Custom Start Page Exclusion

Easily exclude cover sheets, title pages, or tables of contents from the pagination count.

Clean Font Embedding

Uses standard PDF typography to ensure crisp rendering on all printers and screen readers.

100% Local Stamping

Pages are numbered directly in browser memory without sending files over the network.

Free for Large Publications

Number hundred-page ebooks, legal filings, and university theses without restrictions.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about using Page Numbers, security protocols, and supported formats.