If you’re working with a long PDF—like an e-book, manual, or report—navigating through unnumbered pages can get frustrating fast. The simplest fix? Add clear, consistent page numbers.
Since PDFs don’t support dynamic page numbering natively, you’ll need to overlay the numbers manually. The fastest way to do this is with a dedicated PDF tool that handles headers and footers automatically.
Here’s how to add page numbers to your PDF in just a few steps using Mahoros:
🛠 Steps to Add Page Numbers
- Open the Add Page Numbers tool.
- Upload your PDF file.
- Choose where you want the numbers to appear—top, bottom, left, right, or centered.
- Set your margin size to ensure nothing gets too close to the page edge.
- Pick your preferred font, size, style, and color.
- Click Apply to number the pages.
- Download your updated PDF.
That’s all it takes.
📘 Numbering for Books or Booklets
If you’re formatting a book, brochure, or portfolio, mirrored page numbers look more professional. Select Facing Pages mode to place numbers on the outer corners of each page spread—left on even pages, right on odd.
For standard documents, stick with Single Pages mode to keep numbering consistent across all pages.
🔢 Want to Number Only Part of the File?
No need to apply numbers to the entire document. You can enter a specific page range (e.g., 5–20) if you only want numbering in certain sections.
✏️ Customize the Style
Match your document’s look by adjusting:
- Font style (serif, sans serif, etc.)
- Font size and color
- Bold, italic, or underline
- Background color for visibility
Fine-tune positioning using a grid layout to get the numbers exactly where you want them.
⚙️ Margins and Precision Placement
If the numbers look too close to the edge, just increase the margin spacing. The tool’s layout preview shows exactly how everything will appear before finalizing.
🚀 Keep Working Without Interruptions
After adding page numbers, you can move directly into your next task—compressing, editing, or splitting the PDF—without leaving the workspace. Use the built-in task switcher to keep your workflow smooth.
Page numbering doesn’t have to be complicated. With Mahoros, it takes less than a minute—and the result is clean, professional, and ready to share.
