Add Page Numbers to PDF
Number every page of your PDF in seconds. Pick the position, the starting number and the size — then download.
Why add page numbers to a PDF?
Page numbers turn a loose collection of pages into a navigable document. They let readers cite exact pages, help you keep printed copies in order, and make long documents feel professional. Whether it's a business report, a thesis, a contract or an ebook, numbered pages are a small detail that makes a big difference in readability.
When should you number PDF pages?
- Reports and theses: academic and business documents are expected to be numbered.
- Contracts: numbered pages prevent disputes about which page says what.
- Ebooks and manuals: readers rely on page numbers for the table of contents.
- Printed handouts: keep stacks of paper in order after printing.
- Merged documents: add fresh numbering after combining files with our Merge PDF tool.
How to add page numbers in 3 steps
- Drop your PDF into the box above.
- Choose the position (bottom center, bottom right or top center), the starting number and the size.
- Click "Add Page Numbers" and download your numbered document.
Tips for professional numbering
- Bottom center is the classic choice for books and reports; bottom right suits business documents.
- Set a custom starting number when your PDF is one part of a larger document — numbering can continue from where the previous part ended.
- Numbers are drawn 30 points from the page edge in a clean, readable gray — visible but never distracting.
- Numbering is permanent once saved, so double-check the start number before downloading.
- For multi-chapter documents, number each chapter's PDF separately with continuing start numbers, then merge them for one consistently numbered file.
FAQs
Where can page numbers be placed?
Bottom-center, bottom-right or top-center of each page. You can also set the starting number and the font size.
Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?
Yes. Set any starting number — handy when your PDF is one section of a larger document.
Is it free and private?
Yes. Adding page numbers is free with no signup, and everything runs in your browser — your files never leave your device.
Can I add text like "Page 1 of 10"?
Currently the tool adds clean page numbers only (e.g. 1, 2, 3). This keeps the design minimal and works on every page layout.
Where exactly do the numbers appear on the page?
Numbers are drawn 30 points (about 1 cm) from the page edge in a subtle gray, so they're easy to find without distracting from your content.