Add Page Numbers to Multiple PDFs at Once

Add Page Numbers' upload step is configured with isMultipleInput set to false, so it accepts one PDF per submission.

Adobe's own documentation for Acrobat Pro describes actions, built with Action Wizard, as multi-step sequences that apply to multiple files at once, unlike a single-step command that only touches the current document. Adobe Acrobat Pro Action Wizard

Add Page Numbers to Multiple PDFs at Once

The API route parses each incoming request with formidable and a 100MB file-size ceiling, processing exactly the one file included in that request.

Upload the first file to begin its page-numbering pass.

Select the desired position and style for the page numbers.

Download the finished PDF from the results screen.

Repeat the upload, configure, and download steps for each remaining file.

Desktop Software for True Batch Processing

Open Adobe Acrobat Pro and launch the Action Wizard.

Record a sequence of steps that adds page numbers to a document.

Apply the recorded action to a folder of PDFs to process them all in a single run.

Continue with Custom Start Number or Rotated Pages.

Frequently Asked Questions about Add Page Numbers to Multiple PDFs at Once

How do I number several PDFs using the web tool?

Upload each file individually to begin its own page-numbering pass.

Where do I find the batch processing option?

Open Adobe Acrobat Pro and select the Action Wizard from the tools menu.

How do I save the page number settings for reuse?

Record the page number step as an action in Acrobat Pro.

Where do I apply the batch action to my files?

Select the recorded action and point it at the folder containing your PDFs.