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Research paper formatter for clean PDF files
Prepare research paper PDFs with free browser tools for page numbering, page sizing, compression, metadata removal, and text extraction.
Prepare research PDFs faster
Use PaperKit for the file-level formatting steps around a research paper: page numbers, page size, file size, metadata cleanup, and text extraction.
Designed for draft workflows
It works well for preprints, class research papers, lab drafts, conference PDFs, and documents you want to check before sharing.
Keep drafts on your device
PaperKit processes PDFs in the browser. Your research draft does not need to leave your computer for basic formatting tasks.
Start with numbering
Add page numbers to a PDF, then compress or remove metadata before upload if your submission system needs a smaller, cleaner file.
Open the Add Page Numbers tool
How to use Add Page Numbers
- Drop a PDF file.
- Pick a position.
- Get a numbered PDF.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I use Add Page Numbers?
Drop a PDF file. Pick a position. Get a numbered PDF. The finished file is created in your browser.
Is this add page numbers to pdf tool private?
Yes. Add Page Numbers runs locally in your browser, so your PDF is not uploaded to PaperKit or stored on a server.
Will Add Page Numbers change my original PDF?
No. PaperKit creates a new downloadable file and leaves your original document unchanged.