Add Page Numbers to PDF

Add page numbers to PDFs with a live first-page preview before downloading.

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Numbers are stamped on top of existing content. Try formats like "{n}" or "Page {n} of {total}".

Add page numbers to PDF documents with controls for position, starting number and numbering format. Page numbering is useful for reports, applications, manuals, submissions and multi-page records.

Why add page numbers to a PDF?

Page numbers help readers navigate a document and make it easier to reference a specific page. They are particularly useful when a PDF is printed or combined with other documents.

How to number PDF pages

  1. Select the PDF file or files.
  2. Choose the page-number position and starting number.
  3. Select the available number format.
  4. Apply the numbering and download the updated PDF.

Choose the starting number

Not every document needs to start at page 1. A starting-number control can be useful when the PDF is one section of a larger report or when front matter has already been numbered separately.

Review the first and last pages

Before sharing the finished document, check that the page number is visible and does not overlap important text, tables or signatures.

PDF page number FAQ

Can I choose where page numbers appear?

The tool provides position controls for placing page numbers on the PDF pages.

Can numbering start from a custom number?

Yes. The tool includes a starting-number setting.

Can page numbers be added to an existing PDF?

Yes. The workflow adds the numbering to the selected PDF document rather than requiring the original source file.

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