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PDF Page Numbers

Add page numbers to your PDF document. Customize position, format, and starting number.

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How to Use PDF Page Numbers

1

Upload your PDF

Select or drag and drop the PDF document you want to add page numbers to. The tool supports any PDF file size.

2

Choose numbering format

Select your preferred format: plain numbers (1, 2, 3), "Page 1", "Page 1 of N", or "- 1 -". Set the starting page number if needed.

3

Set position and style

Choose where to place numbers (top/bottom, left/center/right). Adjust font size and margin offsets for precise positioning.

4

Download numbered PDF

Click apply to add page numbers to your document. Download the PDF with professional page numbering applied to every page.

About PDF Page Numbers

PDF page numbers tool online — add customizable page numbering to any PDF document instantly for free. Choose from multiple numbering formats including plain numbers, "Page X", "Page X of Y", and "- X -" styles. Position numbers at the top or bottom of pages with left, center, or right alignment. Customize starting number, font size, and margins for professional results. Perfect for numbering reports, manuscripts, theses, legal documents, and multi-page business files. All processing happens entirely in your browser.

Key Features

  • Add professional page numbers to any PDF document with customizable format and positioning
  • Multiple numbering formats: plain numbers (1, 2, 3), "Page X", "Page X of Y", and "- X -"
  • Choose position: top or bottom of page, aligned left, center, or right for any layout preference
  • Customize starting page number, font size, and margin offsets for precise placement
  • Skip numbering on cover pages by setting a custom starting page number offset
  • 100% browser-based processing — your PDF files are never uploaded to any server

Frequently Asked Questions

How to add page numbers to a PDF online?▾
Upload your PDF, choose a numbering format and position, and download the numbered PDF. Page numbers are added to every page automatically. No signup required.
How to add page numbers to a PDF without Adobe Acrobat?▾
Our browser-based tool adds page numbers without any software installation. Upload your PDF, configure the numbering style, and download — no Adobe Acrobat needed.
How to start page numbering from a specific number?▾
Set the starting number to any value. For example, start at 3 if your first two pages are a cover and table of contents that should not be numbered.
How to add "Page X of Y" numbering to a PDF?▾
Select the "Page X of Y" format from the dropdown. This adds numbers like "Page 1 of 25" to every page, showing both current page and total page count.
How to add page numbers to the bottom of PDF pages?▾
Choose "bottom" position and select left, center, or right alignment. Page numbers will be placed at the bottom of every page in your chosen alignment.
How to number PDF pages for a thesis or dissertation?▾
Upload your thesis PDF, set the starting number to skip front matter pages, choose a professional format like plain numbers or "Page X of Y", and download.
How to change page number font size in a PDF?▾
Use the font size slider to increase or decrease the page number text size. Preview the result to ensure the numbers are readable but not distracting.
How to add page numbers to a scanned PDF?▾
Upload the scanned PDF like any other PDF file. The tool adds page numbers as an overlay on top of the scanned pages without affecting the original content.