Page numbers added by a previous tool or embedded in an older document can interfere with re-paginating, merging, or re-distributing a document. PDFStream detects and removes page number annotations from PDFs. The tool targets page number annotations in the annotation layer — footer or header numbers added by PDF tools including PDFStream's own page-numbers tool. Content that is baked into the page raster (e.g., scanned documents) is not affected. Use cases: removing old page numbers before re-paginating a revised document, cleaning up page footers before merging two documents into a unified sequence, or stripping headers/footers added by a previous tool before re-processing.

How-to

1
Upload file
Select the PDF.
2
Specify location
Select the area where page numbers are located (e.g., bottom center, top right).
3
Remove & Download
Download the PDF with page numbers removed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add new numbers after removing old ones?▼

Yes, you can remove them and then use our add page number tool.

Does it delete the actual text?▼

It covers it with a white box, providing the same effect as deletion.

Is this tool free?▼

Yes.

Are files stored on your server?▼

No.

Can I use it on mobile?▼

Yes.

Is quality maintained?▼

Yes.

Is there a file size limit?▼

No.

How long does it take?▼

Seconds.

Can I download multiple times?▼

Yes.

What if an error occurs?▼

Check file encryption.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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