How to add page numbers to pdf
- Select one readable PDF.
- Preview the pages and choose the available settings.
- Choose Add page numbers, validate the result, and download it.
Add page numbers to PDF
Number every PDF page locally with a custom starting number, label, position, and text size.
or drop one PDF here
Up to 50 MiB and 500 pages
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Files remain in your browser
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PDF page number questions
Can I choose the starting page number?
Yes. Set a starting number and optional label before numbering the PDF.
Can I change the number position?
Yes. Choose the page position and text size before creating the numbered PDF.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Page numbering runs locally in this browser.
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About this tool
Add consistent numbering to every PDF page
Add page numbers writes a sequence at your selected position. Choose the starting number, an optional prefix, and the text size.
Useful for
- Number merged reports or document bundles.
- Continue numbering from an earlier section.
- Place labels in a header or footer position.
Good to know
- Numbers are applied to every page in the current document.
- The sequence follows PDF page order.
- Check pages with existing headers or footers for overlap.