Can I skip the cover page?
Yes. Set First page to 2 or another page number. Pages before that value will not receive page numbers.
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Page Numbers
Upload a PDF, choose where page numbers should appear and download the numbered document.
Add page numbers to reports, contracts and handouts
Use Page Numbers when a PDF needs clear references before printing, signing or sending: reports, proposals, contracts, manuals, meeting packs and training handouts. Numbering makes it easier to discuss “page 12”, check missing sheets and keep long documents in order.
Choose one of six positions, select the text format and set the first page if the cover should stay unnumbered. The preview updates on each page, so you can see whether the numbers sit in the header or footer without covering important content.
How to add page numbers to a PDF
- 1Upload the PDF to numberChoose one PDF file and wait for page previews so you can check margins, cover pages and existing footers.
- 2Choose position, format and first pagePick a top or bottom position, select Number only, Page X or Page X of Y, and set First page if numbering should start after a cover sheet.
- 3Add the numbers and downloadClick Add page numbers to write the selected numbering style into the PDF and save the numbered document.
Numbering is added in your browser
ClickPDF adds page numbers locally without uploading the PDF to a server. That is useful for internal reports, draft contracts and meeting packs that should not leave your device during preparation.
Page numbering questions
Which numbering formats are available?
The UI supports Number only, Page X and Page X of Y. The last format includes the total page count automatically.
Where can the numbers appear?
You can place numbers at the top left, top center, top right, bottom left, bottom center or bottom right of each numbered page.
Will page numbers cover existing text?
The tool uses a fixed margin near the page edge. Check the previews before exporting, especially if the PDF already has dense headers or footers.