Page Numbers
Add page numbers to a PDF document
How to use Page Numbers
Upload your PDF
Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF file.
Configure page number settings
Choose position (header or footer), alignment, starting page number, font size, and format.
Click Add Page Numbers
Page numbers are added to every page in your browser instantly.
Download the numbered PDF
Click Download to save your PDF with page numbers.
Drop a PDF here
Then configure page number options
Max 50 MB
What is PDF page numbering?
PDF page numbering automatically adds page numbers to every page of a PDF document. This is essential for multi-page reports, contracts, academic papers, and any document where readers need to reference or navigate specific pages.
You can configure the starting number, position (top or bottom, left, center, or right), font size, and whether to include a total page count (e.g. 'Page 3 of 12').
Page numbers are expected in nearly every formal document. Court filings and legal briefs require sequential numbering for citation accuracy. Academic theses and dissertations need page numbers for the table of contents to function correctly. Business proposals, board packets, and annual reports look incomplete without them. After merging multiple PDFs into a single document, adding continuous page numbers gives the combined file a polished, professional appearance that would otherwise require re-exporting from the original authoring application.
The page numbers are rendered as a text overlay on each page, using a standard font that is embedded in the PDF for consistent display across all readers. Numbers are positioned with a configurable margin from the page edge, avoiding overlap with most standard document layouts. If your document already has content in the header or footer area, adjust the position setting to place numbers on the opposite edge. For documents with a title page, set the starting number to 0 or use a starting offset to skip the cover.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start page numbering from a number other than 1?
Yes. You can set any starting number. This is useful for documents that are part of a larger set, or when excluding front matter from the page count.
Can I add page numbers to a specific page range only?
The tool adds page numbers to all pages by default. For selective numbering, split the PDF first, number the relevant section, then merge the parts back together.
Will page numbers overlap with existing headers or footers?
Page numbers are added as a new text layer. If your PDF already has a header or footer, numbers may overlap. Adjust the position setting to avoid conflicts.
Can I show the total page count like 'Page 3 of 12'?
Yes. Enable the 'Show total pages' option to display page numbers in the format 'Page X of Y'. This is especially useful for contracts, reports, and legal documents where completeness needs to be verifiable.
How do I add page numbers to a PDF after merging?
First merge your PDFs into a single document, then upload the merged file to this tool. Set the starting number to 1, choose your preferred position, and click Add Page Numbers. The result is a unified document with continuous numbering across all the originally separate files.
Can I skip numbering the first page (title page)?
Yes. Set the starting page number to 0. The first page will display 'Page 0' — or alternatively, split off the title page, number the remaining pages starting at 1, then merge the title page back in front. This gives you a clean title page with no number and body pages numbered from 1.