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Add PDF Page Numbers

Insert customizable page numbers or Bates numbering onto your PDF documents. Select positions, formatting styles, page ranges, and font styles with live preview.

How to Add Page Numbers to PDF Online for Free

1

Upload Your PDF

Drop your PDF file into the upload box. All document parsing and page inspection runs privately in browser memory.

2

Configure Position & Style

Pick from 6 alignment positions, select formatting styles ('Page X of Y', Bates prefixes), font type, color, and skip cover pages with live preview.

3

Download Numbered PDF

Click download to instantly receive your document stamped with crisp, scalable vector page numbers and zero branding.

Why Add Page Numbers to PDF?

  • Legal Bates Stamping: Sequentially number courtroom exhibits, discovery productions, and legal filings with custom case prefixes.
  • Academic & Research Citations: Ensure accurate bibliography references, footnote citations, and academic thesis committee reviews.
  • Double-Sided Physical Printing: Prevent lost or disordered sheets when printing large manuals, manuscripts, and reports.
  • Professional Meeting Handouts: Keep board members, clients, and attendees perfectly aligned during formal presentations.

LoomFree Advantages

  • Crisp Vector Stamping: Numbers are injected as genuine vector text layers without rasterizing or blurring your underlying document.
  • Interactive Live Preview: See exact font sizes, positions, and margins on your actual page 1 before generating the final file.
  • 100% Client-Side Privacy: Files are processed entirely in browser memory. No documents are ever uploaded to any server.
  • Zero Limits & Free: No page caps, daily quotas, or mandatory registrations. 100% free with no watermarks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I skip numbering on the cover page or title page?

Yes. You can specify exactly which page numbering starts on (e.g. start on Page 2 to leave the cover page clean) and define the first displayed number (e.g. display '1' on physical page 2).

Where can I place page numbers on the document?

Our interactive 6-position selector lets you place page numbers at Top-Left, Top-Center, Top-Right, Bottom-Left, Bottom-Center, or Bottom-Right with customizable margin offsets.

What numbering formats and Bates stamps are supported?

LoomFree supports standard styles ('Page X of Y', 'X of Y', 'X', '- X -') as well as custom legal prefixes for Bates numbering (e.g. 'CONFIDENTIAL - Page X' or 'DOC-00X').

Can I customize the font, size, and color?

Yes. Choose between standard vector typefaces (Helvetica, Times, Courier), adjust font sizes from 8pt to 14pt, and pick text colors (Charcoal, Slate Gray, Navy Blue, Crimson).

Will adding page numbers alter or distort my existing PDF content?

No. Numbers are stamped as an independent vector text layer on top of existing pages without rasterizing or altering your underlying layout, text, or images.

How to use Add PDF Page Numbers

  1. Enter text, configure options, or upload a file as required by the tool.
  2. Click "Run Tool" and review the preview or result.
  3. Copy the text output or download generated files — downloads are deleted after streaming.

Privacy model

Server-side file tools use temporary storage only. Files are deleted in a finally block after processing or download. No file history is stored.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about using Add PDF Page Numbers safely, accurately, and privately.

Can I skip numbering on the cover page or title page?
Yes. You can specify exactly which page numbering starts on (e.g. start on Page 2 to leave the cover page clean) and define the first displayed number (e.g. display '1' on physical page 2).
Where can I place page numbers on the document?
Our interactive 6-position selector lets you place page numbers at Top-Left, Top-Center, Top-Right, Bottom-Left, Bottom-Center, or Bottom-Right with customizable margin offsets.
What numbering formats and Bates stamps are supported?
LoomFree supports standard styles ('Page X of Y', 'X of Y', 'X', '- X -') as well as custom legal prefixes for Bates numbering (e.g. 'CONFIDENTIAL - Page X' or 'DOC-00X').
Can I customize the font, size, and color?
Yes. Choose between standard vector typefaces (Helvetica, Times, Courier), adjust font sizes from 8pt to 14pt, and pick text colors (Charcoal, Slate Gray, Navy Blue, Crimson).
Will adding page numbers alter or distort my existing PDF content?
No. Numbers are stamped as an independent vector text layer on top of existing pages without rasterizing or altering your underlying layout, text, or images.
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