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?
Without numbers, a 60-page contract cannot be discussed on a phone call. Adding them takes a single pass: choose a position, a starting value, and whether to show a running total, then download.
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').
Numbering interacts with the rest of a document more than it appears to. A table of contents generated in the source application refers to numbers that must still line up after any splitting or merging, so number last, once the page order is final. Front matter is the other complication: cover pages and blank versos are usually excluded from the count, which is why the starting value is adjustable rather than fixed at one. After merging several PDFs, a single continuous sequence is what makes the combined file read as one document rather than a stapled pile.
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.