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Add Page Numbers to PDF

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Open your PDF, pick where the numbers go (bottom centre is the most common), choose a format like "Page 1 of 10", and download. You can start from any number and leave the cover page unnumbered. A live preview shows exactly how the numbers will look before you save.

Drop a PDF here or click to choose Numbers are added to every page

Preview

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Why number your pages?

Page numbers make long documents easy to navigate, refer to and print. Many universities, courts, tenders and publishers require them, and they're essential when a PDF will be printed and could get shuffled. They also help when you merge several files into one pack and need a single, continuous numbering.

Options explained

  • Position: bottom centre is the convention for reports and books; bottom right suits business documents; top positions are common in legal documents and manuscripts.
  • Format: plain numbers, "Page 1", "Page 1 of 10", "1 / 10" or "- 1 -". The "of" formats count the pages being numbered.
  • Start at: begin at any number, for example 5 if this PDF is a chapter that follows four other pages.
  • Skip the cover: leaves the first page clean and starts numbering on page two.
  • Font size: 10–12 points is standard and readable without being distracting.

How it works

The numbers are added as real text in a standard font (Helvetica) on top of each page. Nothing else on the page changes: existing text stays selectable, images keep their quality, and the file grows by only a few kilobytes. Numbers sit about 1 cm from the edge, inside the area most printers can print.

Tips

  • Merge first, number last. Combine documents with Merge PDF, put pages in order with Organize PDF, then add numbers so they run continuously.
  • Check existing footers. If your document already has a footer, choose a top position to avoid overlap.
  • Landscape pages are handled automatically: numbers are placed relative to each page's own size.

Private by design

Your PDF is edited in your browser and never uploaded. There's no watermark and no page limit.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add page numbers to a PDF?

Open the PDF, choose the position and format, check the preview, and download the numbered PDF.

Can I start numbering from page 2?

Yes. Tick “Don’t number the first page”. The second page gets the starting number.

Can I use the format “Page 1 of 10”?

Yes. Choose it in the Format menu; the total is calculated automatically.

Will page numbers cover my content?

They sit about 1 cm from the edge. If your document has a footer there, choose a top position.

Is my document uploaded?

No. Numbers are added in your browser.

Last updated October 2026 · More pdf tools