Add Page Numbers to PDF
Number the pages of a report, thesis or scanned bundle. Pick where the numbers go, how they look and where to start, then download. Free and private, with no upload.
Drop the PDF to number
or choose a file from your device. Up to 200 MB. Works on phone, tablet and desktop.
- Six positions, top or bottom
- Formats such as 1, Page 1 and 1 / N
- Choose the starting number
- Live preview on the page
How to add page numbers to a PDF online
Open your file and the page number settings appear. Choose a position (bottom centre is the usual choice, but corners and the top edge are available), a format, a starting number and a size, then press Apply. A live preview shows the number on the page you are viewing, and it moves as you change the settings. When it looks right, press Download PDF and every page is numbered in the new file.
Formats and starting numbers
Choose plain numbers such as 1, 2, 3, the wording Page 1, a count such as Page 1 of 12, or the compact 1 / 12. The starting number lets you continue from another document: start at 5 and the first page of this file is numbered 5. Numbers follow the page order you see in the editor, so if you reorder, delete or add pages first, the numbering stays consistent.
Numbering part of a document
Every page in the file receives a number. To leave a cover page unnumbered, you can remove it, number the rest, and keep the cover as a separate file. Rotated pages are handled too, and the number stays at the correct edge as the page appears to the reader.
Tips
- Finish deleting, reordering and rotating first, then add numbers last.
- Use Page 1 of N for documents people will print, so a missing sheet is easy to spot.
- Pick a size between 9 and 12 points for normal pages.
- The saved file is named with -numbered added, so your original stays unchanged.
Privacy
Your PDF is opened, changed and saved entirely inside your browser. It is not uploaded, stored or shared, and nothing is kept once you close the page. You can confirm this in your browser network tab while you work.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded when I add page numbers?
No. The numbers are added and the new file is built inside your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?
Yes. Set the Start at value in the page number settings, for example 5 if this file continues an earlier one.
Can I put numbers at the top or in a corner?
Yes. Choose from bottom or top, and left, centre or right.
Can I skip the first page?
Every page gets a number. To skip a cover page, remove it, number the remainder, and keep the cover separately.
Will the numbers appear in every viewer?
Yes. They are written into each page, so they show in Acrobat, Chrome, Edge, Preview and mobile viewers.
Can I number a password-protected PDF?
Not here. Files with an open password or editing restrictions cannot be rewritten. Save an unprotected copy first if you have the password.
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