How to Use PDF Page Numbering
- Step 1: Upload your PDF document.
- Step 2: Choose your number position: Bottom-Center, Bottom-Right, Bottom-Left, Top-Center, Top-Right, or Top-Left.
- Step 3: Select your number format: '1', 'Page 1', 'Page 1 of N', or '1 / N'.
- Step 4: Set your starting number, font size, and color, then click Number Pages & Download.
Settings & Controls Explained
One Resizer's PDF Page Numbering provides specialized browser-local controls tailored to its workflow:
- Position Selector: 6 standard placement zones across header and footer margins.
- Number Format: Formats include simple integers ('1, 2, 3'), 'Page 1 of N', and '1 / N'.
- Start Numbering At: Offset numbering to start from page 1, 5, or any custom index.
- Font & Color: Customize font size, font family (Helvetica, Times, Courier), and text color.
Supported Formats & Technical Capabilities
| Specification | Technical Capability |
|---|---|
| Accepted Input Formats | PDF (.pdf) |
| Output File Formats | Numbered PDF (.pdf) |
| Processing Engine | PDF-Lib drawText Across Document Pages |
| Network Privacy | Local browser processing (0 bytes uploaded) |
Best Practices & Key Recommendations
- Use Bottom-Center or Bottom-Right for standard academic and thesis submissions.
- Use 'Page 1 of N' format for legal contracts to ensure all pages are accounted for.
Troubleshooting & Common Issues
- Numbers overlap document text: Adjust the margin offset slider to position page numbers further into the header or footer margins.