Feature

Add Page Numbers Tool

TL;DR Snapshot

HonestPDF shipped a new Add Page Numbers tool that runs entirely in the browser. It supports 8 numbering formats, 6 placement positions, and live preview. Translations are available across 20 languages at launch.

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HonestPDF introduces a new Add Page Numbers tool in this update. It runs entirely client-side with no file uploads or server processing required.

TL;DR

You can now add page numbers to any PDF directly in your browser. The tool supports 8 numbering formats, 6 position options, and a live preview. Translations ship across 20 languages at launch.

What's New

  • New /add-page-numbers route with AddPageNumbersClient and PageNumbersControlPanel components
  • 8 numbering formats: Arabic (1, 2, 3), Roman numerals (I, II, III and i, ii, iii), alphabetic (A, B, C and a, b, c), and more
  • 6 position options spanning top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, bottom-right
  • Live preview renders before export so you can verify placement before committing
  • Full mobile UI support for the preview panel
  • Translation strings added across 20 languages at launch
  • Tool integrated into homepage, header, footer, and related tools menus

How to Use

  1. Open https://www.gethonestpdf.com/add-page-numbers
  2. Upload your PDF (processed locally, never sent to a server)
  3. Choose your numbering format and position in the control panel
  4. Preview the result live
  5. Export your numbered PDF

FAQ

Does the PDF get uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens in your browser using client-side rendering. Your file never leaves your device.

Which numbering formats are supported?

The tool supports 8 formats including Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3), uppercase and lowercase Roman numerals (I, II, III / i, ii, iii), and uppercase and lowercase alphabetic (A, B, C / a, b, c).

Can I control where the page numbers appear?

Yes. There are 6 position options: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, and bottom-right.

Is there a preview before I export?

Yes. The live preview renders your chosen format and position in real time before you commit to the export.