How to Use Our Free PDF Page Numbering Tool
Using our Add Page Numbers to PDF tool is simple:
- Upload PDFs: Click “Choose PDF Files” or drag-and-drop up to 10 PDFs (max 25MB each).
- Customize Settings: Select a page number format, font, size, color, and position.
- Specify Pages: Choose “All Pages” or “Custom Range” (e.g., “1-5,7”).
- Preview: View page number placement on the first page.
- Apply and Download: Click “Add Page Numbers” and download PDFs or a ZIP archive.
- Manage Presets: Save settings as presets for reuse.
Benefits of Our Free Tool
Our free PDF page numbering tool offers distinct advantages:
- Cost-Free: No subscriptions, unlike Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- No Installation: Browser-based, unlike PDFelement.
- Privacy: Client-side processing keeps files secure.
- Customization: More format and position options than Sejda.
- Batch Processing: Handles multiple PDFs, unlike some free tools.
- Ease of Use: Tutorial and intuitive design for beginners.
Comparison with Other Tools
Here’s how our tool compares to alternatives:
- PDF24 Tools: Free, batch processing, but server-based with fewer format options.
- Adobe Acrobat Online: High-quality, but limited free features and requires login.
- Smallpdf: Simple interface, but server-based with limited free tasks.
- Sejda: Free, but has a 200-page limit and basic features.
Our tool excels in flexibility, privacy, and free access for PDF page numbering.
SEO Optimization for PDFs
To make your numbered PDFs search-friendly:
- Descriptive File Names: Use names like “report-2025-numbered.pdf.”
- Metadata: Add title, author, and keywords using PDF tools.
- Text-Based PDFs: Ensure selectable text for indexing.
- Links: Embed links to boost PageRank.
- Alt Text: Add alt text for images in PDFs.
- Web Embedding: Host PDFs on pages with strong meta tags.