Page Numbers
Add clean page numbers to reports, decks, and long PDFs.
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How to Add Page Numbers
A long report, thesis, or manual is far easier to navigate when it has page numbers. ZimaPDF's Page Numbers tool stamps automatic page numbers onto your PDF in any position and style, entirely inside your browser without any file upload.
Upload your PDF
Drop your document into the upload area. The file is processed entirely in your browser — it is never uploaded to any server.
Configure style and position
Choose where numbers appear (header or footer, left, centre, or right), the numbering format (1, 2, 3 or i, ii, iii or custom prefix like 'Page 1 of 10'), the starting number, and which pages to number.
Apply numbers and download
Click Apply to stamp the page numbers and download your newly numbered PDF. The numbers are burned permanently into the file, not just a display overlay.
Why use ZimaPDF for add page numbers?
Multiple Numbering Formats
Choose standard Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3), Roman numerals (i, ii, iii), or create a custom format with a prefix or suffix like 'Page 3 of 20'.
Flexible Positioning
Place numbers in the header or footer, aligned left, centre, or right — exactly where your document style requires them.
Control Starting Number and Skipped Pages
Start numbering from any number you choose. Skip the first page (cover sheet) or only number specific pages — ideal for documents with a title page or table of contents.
Permanent Numbers, Not Annotations
Unlike sticky-note-style annotations, ZimaPDF writes the page numbers directly into the page content, so they are visible in every PDF viewer and print correctly.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start the page numbers from a number other than 1?
Yes. Set any starting number you need. For example, if you're numbering a chapter that continues from a previous document, you can start from page 47.
Can I skip the cover page and not number it?
Yes. You can configure the tool to start numbering from page 2, leaving the first page (cover sheet or title page) without a number.
What numbering formats are available?
Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3), Roman numerals (i, ii, iii or I, II, III), or a custom prefix/suffix format such as 'Page 1 of 10' or 'Pg. 1'.
Will adding page numbers shift or cover existing content?
Page numbers are added as overlays near the edge of the page and are designed to sit in the margin area. In rare cases on documents with no margin, the number might overlap edge content. Preview the result before finalising.
Are the page numbers permanently embedded or just a display layer?
They are permanently written into each page's content stream, not added as a removable annotation. This means they appear correctly in every PDF viewer, browser, and when printing.
Can I choose the font and size for the page numbers?
Yes. The tool lets you configure the font size and style so the numbering matches the visual style of your document.