Page Numbers · 2 min read

How to Add Roman Numeral Page Numbers to a PDF — Free

Roman numeral page numbering is standard for prefaces, table of contents, and introductory pages in books, theses, and formal reports. Here is how to add them to a PDF for free.

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Open pdfeditor.onl/page-numbers

Navigate to the page numbers tool in any browser.

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Configure Roman Numeral Format

In the number format selector, choose Roman Numerals (lowercase: i, ii, iii or uppercase: I, II, III). Set the starting page and position. Apply to the range of pages that need Roman numbering.

Tip: For books with both Roman numeral front matter and Arabic body pages, process the front matter pages and body pages separately with two separate operations.

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Apply and Download

Click Apply Page Numbers. Download the PDF with Roman numerals correctly placed on the designated pages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I mix Roman numerals on some pages and Arabic numbers on others?

Process in two steps: first apply Roman numerals to the front matter pages, then apply Arabic numerals to the body pages, saving between each step.

Is this free?

Yes — completely free at pdfeditor.onl/page-numbers.

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