How to Set PDF Page Labels – Step by Step

PDF readers often show page numbers starting from 1. The Page Labels tool lets you set custom page labels — Roman numerals for front matter, decimal numbers for content, or custom prefixes like 'A-1', 'B-1'.

Step-by-Step Guide

Open the Page Labels page.

Upload your PDF.

Choose a numbering style (Decimal, Roman numerals, uppercase/lowercase letters, or None).

Set the starting number and optional prefix (e.g., 'Chapter ' to get 'Chapter 1').

Click Apply Page Labels and download your PDF with custom labels.

Tips for Best Results

• Use Roman numerals (i, ii, iii) for front matter like table of contents and introduction.
• Prefixes are great for documents with multiple sections — "A-1", "B-1", etc.
• Page labels affect how PDF readers display page numbers — not the physical page order.