Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add page numbers to PDF in one of six positions, as 1, 1 / 9, Page 1 or Page 1 of 9, with any start number and an option to skip the cover page. Runs in your browser.
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Add Custom Page Numbers to PDF Documents
Adding Page Numbers to PDFs
Proper page numbering turns a pile of pages into an organized document. This adds clear, professional numbering to any PDF. Four formats: simple numbers (1, 2, 3), numbers with totals (1 / 10), Page 1, or Page 1 of 10.
Upload
Click upload. Pick one or more PDFs. Shows file name and size.
Number Format
How numbers should appear:
- Numeric: Standard (1, 2, 3, 4...)
- With total: 1 / 10, 2 / 10...
- Page label: Page 1, Page 2...
- Full: Page 1 of 10, Page 2 of 10...
Format Details
More control over display:
- Start number: begin from any number, not just 1
- Show total: pick a format with the total page count
Which Pages
Which pages get numbers:
- All pages: every page
- Skip first page: keep cover unnumbered
Position
Where numbers appear:
- Top corners: left, center, or right
- Bottom corners: left, center, or right
Appearance
Match your document style:
- Font size: from 6 to 48 pt
- Font: clean Helvetica style that suits most documents
Preview
Check the numbers before you save:
- After processing, check the result before downloading
- Adjust settings and run again if needed
Apply
When settings configured:
- Click "Add Page Numbers to PDF"
- Processes document, adds numbers to specified pages
- Click download to save the new PDF. Several files download together as a ZIP
- Original file unchanged
Uses
Essential for:
- Formal reports: Professional docs needing consistent numbering
- Academic papers: Theses, dissertations, research
- Business docs: Proposals, manuals, policies
- Legal docs: Contracts, court filings, official paperwork
- Books & manuals: Publications needing chapter and page references
- Presentations: Handouts and materials
Tips
Professional-looking numbers:
- Use consistent formatting throughout
- Ensure adequate margin space
- Choose readable but not distracting sizes
- Consider document binding when positioning
- Test printed versions
- Keep cover pages clean by skipping the first page
Position at top or bottom, in a corner or centered. Pick a size to match your style. Choose where numbering starts and skip the cover page (good for docs with cover pages that shouldn't be numbered). Essential for formal reports, academic papers, business docs, manuals, or any multi-page material where readers need to find specific pages. Numbers are added on top of each page without altering original content, and everything runs in your browser, so your PDF is never uploaded.
Features
- Custom formatting
- Position options
- Font selection
- Start from any number
Frequently asked questions
How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
Add one or more PDFs, choose where the number goes, pick a format and a start number, then click Add page numbers. Each file is numbered and ready to download in seconds.
Which page number formats can I use?
You can choose a plain number (1), a number with the total (1 / 9), Page 1, or Page 1 of 9. The total is counted for you.
Can I skip the cover page?
Yes. Switch on Skip the first page and the cover stays clean. Numbering then starts on the second page with the start number you chose.
Can numbering start at a number other than 1?
Yes. Enter any start number, which is useful when a chapter or appendix continues the numbering of another document.
Where can the page numbers go?
Top left, top center, top right, bottom left, bottom center or bottom right. You can also set the font size so the numbers match your document.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Numbers are added in your browser, so your PDF never leaves your device. You can number several PDFs at once and download them together as a ZIP.