Add Page Numbers to PDF
Make long documents easier to navigate and reference. Add page numbers at the top or bottom, on the left, center or right, choose a format like 'Page 1 of 20', pick the starting number and number only the pages you want - with a live preview.
Part of PDF Editing Tools
How to use Add Page Numbers
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Step 1
Upload your PDF document.
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Step 2
Choose the position, format, font size, color and starting number while watching the preview.
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Step 3
Choose all pages or a range, apply the numbers and download the PDF.
Instructions
- Accepted files
- PDF - one file at a time.
- Tip
- Keep a copy of your original file. Tools always create a new file and never overwrite the original.
Common uses
- Preparing theses, reports and manuals
- Numbering merged documents before printing
- Making legal bundles easy to reference
Add Page Numbers - Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skip the cover page?
Yes. Choose 'Only some pages' and enter, for example, 2-20. The first numbered page gets your starting number, so you can start at 1 on page 2.
Which number formats are available?
Four formats: '1', 'Page 1', 'Page 1 of 10' and '1 / 10'. The total counts the pages you are numbering.
Do rotated or landscape pages work?
Yes. Numbers are placed relative to the page as you see it, so they appear upright and in the chosen corner even on landscape or rotated pages.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes. PDF App Tools is free for everyone, with no mandatory account and no payment required.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Add Page Numbers runs entirely in your web browser. Your files are never uploaded to our servers and nothing is kept after you close the page.
Which devices and browsers are supported?
Any up-to-date browser such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, on Windows, macOS, Android or iPhone. Very large files use more memory, so they may be slow on older phones.