Number pages after a cover
Leave the first page unnumbered and start visible numbering from 1 on page 2.
031 · PDF
PDF Page Number & Watermark Tool
Keep the original PDF page structure and add page numbers, headers, footers, or text/logo watermarks to selected pages.
LOCALPDFs and watermark files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded or stored on our server.
LOCALFiles and output PDFs are not uploaded to a server.
Drop a PDF here
Add page numbers, headers, footers, and watermarks in your browser while preserving PDF pages.
HOW TO USE
How to use
- 01
Choose a PDF file.
- 02
Enable page numbers, header/footer, or watermark as needed.
- 03
Set the starting number, page range, position, and opacity, then check a representative page preview.
- 04
Create the output PDF, verify the page count and applied range, then download it.
USE CASES
Use cases
Company header and footer
Place a department name at the top and a document label at the bottom while keeping them clear of page numbers.
CONFIDENTIAL watermark
Apply a low-opacity diagonal text watermark in the center so the original content remains readable.
EXPERT POST
Practical checks for PDF numbering and watermarks
Focus on cover-page offsets, header/footer collisions, mixed page sizes, transparent logos, and consistency between preview and final PDF.Display page and starting number are separate
A report can show its first visible number on PDF page 2 while starting that number at 1.
Position is calculated per page
Mixed portrait, landscape, A4, and Letter pages need placement based on each page size rather than one fixed coordinate.
Do not silently remove overlapping slots
If numbering and footer use the same area, users should adjust position or margin instead of having one element disappear automatically.
Use opacity that preserves readability
A watermark should be visible enough to identify the document while keeping underlying text and graphics readable.
Preserve transparent PNG alpha and aspect ratio
Logo watermarks should not be stretched and transparent backgrounds should remain transparent.
Use the same model for preview and output
Representative preview and final PDF should share the same overlay placement rules.
A watermark is not DRM
A visual watermark can label a document but does not technically prevent copying or editing.
Save output separately from the source
Keep the original PDF unchanged so users can regenerate with different settings safely.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Important notes
PDFs and watermark files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded or stored on our server.- A watermark is not encryption or DRM and does not guarantee copy prevention.
- Encrypted or password-protected PDFs are outside the default support scope.
- Special characters and unusual fonts should be checked in the actual output PDF.
- Candidate service limits are 30MB per PDF, 300 pages, and 10MB per logo until final limit validation.
FAQ
FAQ
01Can numbering start at 1 on the second PDF page?+
Yes. The first display page and starting number are configured separately.
02Is my PDF uploaded to a server?+
No. The tool is designed for local browser processing.
03Can I watermark every page?+
Yes. Apply to all pages or to odd, even, or custom ranges.
04Will transparent PNG logos stay transparent?+
The logo path preserves PNG alpha and aspect ratio.
05Can portrait and landscape pages be mixed?+
Yes. Placement is based on each page's size.
PDFs and watermark files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded or stored on our server.