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Add Page Numbers at Top

Top-right page numbers are common in academic papers, legal documents, and corporate reports where the bottom is reserved for footnotes or footers. Drop your PDF, pick top-center / top-left / top-right, and download the numbered output. Font, size, and color are configurable.

When to use this

Use for: legal briefs and pleadings (US courts often require top-right page numbers), academic papers in journals that specify top-right placement, corporate reports with branded footers, technical documentation with bottom-pinned table-of-contents links.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the page number overlap with existing headers?

Possibly - if your PDF already has a top header (date, document title), the new page number may collide. Preview before downloading and adjust the horizontal/vertical offset if needed. For documents with existing top content, bottom placement is usually safer.

Can I use 'Page 1 of 50' format at the top?

Yes - the format selector includes 'Page X of N', 'X / N', '- X -', and plain '1, 2, 3'. Roman numerals (i, ii, iii) work too for front matter.

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