What Does "Add Page Numbers" Do?
This tool inserts a page number into every page of a PDF at a position you choose — bottom center is the most common convention for reports and manuscripts, but corner placements work well for forms and legal documents. It's a quick way to number PDF pages online for documents that weren't numbered when they were originally created, such as scans or PDFs exported without pagination.
How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF — Step by Step
- Upload your PDF. Drag and drop the PDF you want to number into the box above.
- Choose position and starting number. Pick where the numbers should appear, and which number the first page should start at.
- Apply and download. Click "Add Page Numbers" and download the numbered PDF.
Why Use Our Page Numbering Tool?
- Six position options to match your document's style.
- Start numbering from any number — useful for documents split across multiple files.
- Private — your file is automatically deleted within 2 hours.
- Free, fast, and works with no signup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I start numbering from something other than 1?▾
Yes — set any starting number, useful when a document continues from a previous file.
Will page numbers overlap with my existing content?▾
Numbers are placed in the page margin at your chosen corner or center position, clear of typical body text and images.
Can I remove page numbers later?▾
Once added, the numbers become part of the page content — keep your original file if you might need an unnumbered version later.
Does this work on scanned PDFs?▾
Yes — page numbers are added as new text on top of the existing page content, regardless of how the PDF was created.
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