Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add page numbers to your PDF with custom positioning.
Add sequential page numbers to existing PDF documents. Customize numbering positions, starting indices, and formatting directly in the options panel without altering your original document layout.
Academic Theses
Add formal page numbers to dissertation drafts and research papers prior to printing.
Legal Filings
Number exhibit bundles and briefs sequentially for courtroom filing requirements.
Business Reports
Stamp clean page numbering onto compiled slide decks and financial reviews.
How to add page numbers to PDF online
Upload PDF document
Select the PDF file that requires page numbering.
Configure position & style
Choose header or footer placement (left, center, right), font size, and numbering format.
Set start number
Specify your starting page index (default is 1).
Download numbered PDF
Click Add Page Numbers and download your updated file.
Frequently Asked Questions about Page Numbers
Can I customize the numbering format?
Yes. You can choose simple numbers (e.g. 1, 2, 3) or formatted strings (e.g. Page 1 of 10).
Where can page numbers be placed?
You can position numbers in top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right.
Will page numbering cover existing text?
Numbers are stamped into the document margins. You can adjust font size and position to fit your layout.
Is this tool free?
Yes. Adding page numbers is free to use with no account required.