What can I put in the format?

Any text, plus {n} for the page number and {total} for the count. "Page {n} of {total}" and "— {n} —" both work.

Will the numbers cover existing content?

They are placed in the margin. If a page already has content there, move the numbers to another corner.

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Add page numbers to a PDF

Number a document that arrived without them, or renumber one after you have merged and reordered it. The numbering follows the pages: reorder, remove or extract, and every number updates to match without touching the settings.

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How it works

01Open the PDF.
02Choose a position and a format, such as "Page {n} of {total}".
03Pick decimal, roman or alphabetic numbering.
04Export.

Numbering follows the document

The number is worked out when the page is drawn, not when you set the option. Move a page to the end and it becomes the last number; hide two pages and the total drops by two.

Front matter can start elsewhere

Set a starting number to continue from another document, or use roman numerals for a preface and switch to decimal for the body by exporting the two parts separately.

Questions

What can I put in the format?: Any text, plus {n} for the page number and {total} for the count. "Page {n} of {total}" and "— {n} —" both work.
Will the numbers cover existing content?: They are placed in the margin. If a page already has content there, move the numbers to another corner.