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Add page numbers to a PDF

Add page numbers to a report, thesis or application bundle. Pick where they go and how they read, skip the cover page if you like, and check the preview before you download.

1. Add a PDF

2. Number style

Position
Format
Size
Distance from edge

Add a PDF to number its pages.

How to add page numbers to a PDF

  1. Add your PDF

    Choose one PDF, up to 100 MB. A preview of the first numbered page appears.

  2. Choose position and format

    Pick one of six positions and a format: 1, Page 1, 1 of 10 or Page 1 of 10.

  3. Set the pages and first number

    Choose which pages get numbers (set From page to 2 to skip a cover) and the number to start from.

  4. Download

    Save numbered.pdf. Your original file is not changed.

What you can do with this tool

  • Six positions

    Top or bottom, left, centre or right, at a close, normal or far distance from the edge.

  • Four formats

    1, Page 1, 1 of 10 or Page 1 of 10, in small, medium or large text.

  • Skip a cover, start anywhere

    Number only some pages, and start from any number, for example 5 for a chapter.

  • Right way up on rotated pages

    Landscape and rotated pages get their number at the bottom as you see the page.

  • Nothing else changes

    Numbers are added on top of the pages. Text stays selectable; links and bookmarks keep working.

  • Stays on your device

    Your PDF is not uploaded. Free, no sign-up and no watermark.

Limits and what is kept

InputOne PDF, up to 100 MB
Formats1 · Page 1 · 1 of 10 · Page 1 of 10
FontHelvetica, blackWestern digits (0–9)
Bookmarks, links and form fieldsKeptThe document is edited in place
Password-protected PDFsNot supportedRefused with a message
OutputOne PDF named numbered.pdf

Frequently asked questions

How do I add page numbers to a PDF?

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

Can I skip the first page?

Yes. Set From page to 2. The cover gets no number, and page 2 gets the first number.

Can I start at a different number?

Yes. Set First number to any value, for example 5 if this PDF continues another document.

Can I use “Page 1 of 10”?

Yes. Choose the Page 1 of 10 format. The total counts the numbered pages, plus the start number if you changed it.

What if a number covers text on my page?

Choose another position, or a different distance from the edge. The preview shows where the number will go.

I reordered pages. Do I need to renumber?

Yes. Numbers are part of the page once added. Reorder first with Organize PDF, then add the numbers.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. The numbers are added in your browser and the file is not uploaded.

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