PDF Page Numbers
Insert page numbers on every page of a PDF with full control over position, font, size, and starting number. Useful for preparing documents for print or formal submission. All processing is local on your self-hosted SnapOtter instance.
Features
- Configurable position including header and footer corners
- Custom starting page number and numbering format
- Adjustable font family, size, and color
- Option to skip numbering on the first page
- Works with any page size and orientation
What you can do
- Numbering legal briefs before court filing
- Adding page numbers to a compiled report for distribution
- Preparing thesis chapters with sequential pagination
- Numbering scanned document archives for reference
Self-hosted. Your files never leave your network.
SnapOtter runs entirely on your own infrastructure. Files processed with PDF Page Numbers are never uploaded to third-party servers. Deploy a single Docker container and process files with full privacy, no watermarks, and no usage limits. Open source under AGPL-3.0.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I start numbering from a specific page?
- Yes, you can set a custom start number and optionally skip the first page. Processing runs entirely on your self-hosted server with no external services involved.
- Where can I position the page numbers?
- Page numbers can be placed in any corner or center of the header or footer area. All rendering happens locally on your SnapOtter instance, keeping documents private.
- Does this work with scanned PDFs?
- Yes, page numbers are overlaid onto every page regardless of whether the PDF contains text or scanned images. The tool processes files locally and never sends them off your network.
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