Question 1

How do I add page numbers to a PDF for free?

Accepted Answer

Upload your PDF to PDFuck, select your preferred number format (1, 2, 3 or I, II, III or Page X of Y), choose the position (top/bottom, left/center/right), set the starting number, and click Apply. Page numbers are added instantly in your browser.

Question 2

What page number formats are available?

Accepted Answer

PDFuck supports three formats: standard numeric (1, 2, 3), Roman numerals (I, II, III), and descriptive format (Page 1 of 10). Choose the format that best suits your document type.

Question 3

Can I choose where page numbers appear on the page?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can place page numbers in six positions: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right. Bottom-center is the most common choice for standard documents.

Question 4

Can I start page numbering from a specific number?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can set any starting page number. This is useful when adding page numbers to a section of a larger document, or when the first few pages (cover, table of contents) should not be numbered.

Question 5

Will page numbers overlap the existing content?

Accepted Answer

Page numbers are placed in the page margin area. For best results, ensure your document has sufficient margins (at least 0.5 inches). Documents with narrow margins may need cropping adjustments first.

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