Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add Page Numbers to PDF
Number every page of your PDF in a clean, consistent style. Pick the position and format, then download — no upload needed.
Add Page Numbers to PDF stamps a clear number on every page of your document in one consistent style. Page numbers sound like a small detail, but they make long files far easier to use. Readers can reference an exact page in a meeting, printed copies stay in order if they are dropped or reshuffled, and teachers, offices, and courts often expect numbered pages on anything submitted formally. Merged or scanned documents frequently arrive with no numbers at all, and this tool fixes that in seconds.
You choose where the numbers sit — bottom centre is the classic choice, bottom right and bottom left suit bound or stapled documents, and top centre works when page footers are already busy. Two formats are offered: a full label such as Page 3 of 12, which also tells the reader the document length, or a plain number for a cleaner look. The font size can be adjusted so the numbers stay readable without competing with your content.
Numbering is added in your browser only. Your PDF is never uploaded to a server, and your original file remains unchanged.
How to use
- Click the file box and choose the PDF you want to number.
- Select the position for the numbers from the drop-down list.
- Choose the format: Page X of Y, or the number on its own.
- Set a font size if the default looks too small or too large for your pages.
- Click Add Page Numbers and Download, then open the result to check the placement.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start numbering from a page other than the first?
This tool numbers every page starting at 1 on the first page, which covers most reports and merged files. If your document has a cover page, you can delete or extract pages first, number the main file, then merge the cover back at the front.
Will the numbers cover my existing content?
Numbers are placed in the page margin area near the edge. If your document already uses that space for footers or its own page numbers, choose a different position to avoid overlap.
Do the numbers print with the document?
Yes. They are drawn onto each page as real content, so they appear on screen and in print exactly as shown in the downloaded file.
Is my file private?
Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser, so your PDF never leaves your device during numbering.