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Number pages

Add custom page numbers to each page of your PDF. Directly in DocuNest's unified PDF editor (Insert menu).

Number pages in DocuNest: 100% local processing on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Automatable via the docunest CLI.

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Built into the unified PDF editor. This tool is used directly within the DocuNest editor: open your PDF, apply the action, undo with Ctrl+Z if needed, then move on to any other tool — without ever reloading your file.

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Features

Customizable format (e.g., {n}/{total})
Choice of position (top, bottom, left, center, right)
"Ignore cover" option to exclude the first page
Adjustable font and size
Numbering from the editor (Insert menu), with unlimited undo (Ctrl+Z)

Use cases

1

Professional report

Add "Page 1/10" at the bottom of each page in a report.

2

Legal document

Number a contract to facilitate references between parties.

3

Course material

Add page numbers to teaching materials before printing.

Command line

Same result as the interface, in one command. Nothing leaves your machine.

docunest — zsh

local
# Number pages
❯ docunest pdf number-pages -i document.pdf --format "{n}/{total}" --position bottom-center -o result.pdf
✓ Done — file written locally, no network upload

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Frequently asked questions

Can I customize the format?
Yes. Use {n} for the current number and {total} for the total number of pages.
Can I choose the position?
Yes. Available positions include top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, and bottom-right.
Can I skip numbering the first page?
Yes. The "ignore cover" option excludes the first page, which is handy for documents with a title page.
Are the numbers added to the existing content?
Yes. They are overlaid without modifying the original content.

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Windows.exe · Windows 10+macOS.dmg · macOS 12+ · Apple Silicon

Linux

Install a system package, or use the AppImage if you prefer a portable version.

DEBDebian / Ubuntu.deb · system installRPMFedora / RHEL.rpm · system installAPPAppImagePortable, no install

Windows 10+, macOS 12+ (Apple Silicon), Linux (deb / rpm / AppImage)