How to add roman numeral page numbers to a pdf document
- Step 1Identify your front-matter page range — Note which pages are front matter (e.g., pages 1-8).
- Step 2Upload the PDF and add Roman numerals — Drop the PDF in, select the front-matter page range, and choose Roman numeral format.
- Step 3Download and upload again for body pages — Save the Roman-numbered version, then upload again to add Arabic numbers to body pages.
- Step 4Download the fully numbered document — Save the finished PDF with mixed numeral styles.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use uppercase Roman numerals (I, II, III)?+
The tool supports both lowercase (i, ii, iii) and uppercase (I, II, III) Roman numeral formats.
Will my thesis submission system accept this numbering?+
Yes — the numbers are stamped as static text on the PDF pages, which is compatible with all university e-thesis submission platforms.
Can I do both Roman and Arabic numbering in one pass?+
Currently two passes are needed — one for each numeral style. A combined front-matter + body numbering option is on the feature roadmap.
Privacy first
All PDF processing runs locally in your browser using PDF-lib and pdf.js. No file is ever uploaded — only metadata counters are saved for signed-in dashboard stats.