Can I skip the cover page?

Yes. Set 'Start at page' to 2 (or any page) to skip numbering on the first pages.

Can I start numbering from a specific number?

Yes. The 'Start number' field lets you begin from any number — useful when your document is part of a larger publication or appendix.

What page number formats are available?

Four formats: plain number (1), fraction (1 / 10), 'Page 1', or 'Page 1 of 10'. Each can be placed in any of six positions (top/bottom × left/center/right).

Will this overwrite existing page numbers?

FileKit adds numbers on top of existing page content. If your PDF already has page numbers, you may see duplicates. Use the Crop tool to trim existing numbers first.

Can I skip numbering on certain pages?

You can set a starting page number to begin numbering from a specific page. The first N pages will have no number.

What number formats are available?

You can use Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3), Roman numerals, or custom prefix/suffix formats depending on the tool settings.

Can I change the font size and position?

Yes. You can place numbers in any corner or center position, and adjust the font size to match your document style.

Does adding page numbers increase file size?

Minimally. Page numbers are small text overlays that add only a few kilobytes to the total file size.

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How page numbering works

FileKit draws page numbers as text on top of each PDF page using Helvetica. Use 'Start at page' to skip a cover page (e.g. start at page 2), and 'Start number' to begin counting from any number — useful for chapters or appendices. The format and position are exactly what you'll see in the output. All processing runs in your browser.

How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF

1
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2
Configure numbering
Choose the position (top or bottom, left, center, or right), starting number, and format. Optionally skip the first page for title pages.
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FileKit stamps page numbers onto every page (or your selected range) and produces a new PDF ready to download.

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