Page Numbers

Adding page numbers turns a collection of pages into a navigable document. The right placement depends on the document type: theses often skip numbering on the cover, while contracts usually number every page.

• Skip the first page — useful for reports and theses where the title page should not be numbered.
• Position affects readability — bottom-center is standard; bottom-right works well for bound documents.
• Dark gray beats pure black — a softer tone is less distracting on white paper.

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This batch tool processes multiple PDFs at once, applying the same operation to every file you upload. It runs entirely in your browser — files are never sent to a server — and results are packaged for easy download.

• Upload multiple files — drag and drop a folder or select individual PDFs to process in one go.
• Same settings for all files — configure the operation once and it is applied uniformly across the batch.
• Results packaged for download — processed files are bundled into a ZIP archive for convenience.

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Page numbers turn a loose collection of pages into a navigable document. They are essential for theses, contracts, legal filings, and formal reports where readers need to reference specific pages. The right numbering style depends on the document type and audience.

This tool lets you choose the position, font size, and starting number. You can also skip the first page, which is useful when the cover or title page should not carry a number. Bottom-center is the standard choice; bottom-right works well for bound documents.

All processing happens locally in your browser. The file is never uploaded, so formal documents stay private. The numbering is added as a clean layer on each page, preserving the original content.

For numbering multiple documents with the same style, try Batch Page Numbers. If you need different page ranges or sections, a desktop editor like Wondershare PDFelement offers more advanced options.