Add page numbers to a PDF
Automatically number a PDF's pages, choosing the position and starting number.
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Adds the corresponding number to each page, in the chosen position, starting from the initial value you set.
Use cases
- Numbering the pages of an academic paper or report.
- Adding numbering to a document before printing it.
- Preparing a PDF with numbered pages for its table of contents.
How it works
- 1
Upload your PDF
The file is processed directly in your browser.
- 2
Configure the numbering
Choose the number's position and which value to start from.
- 3
Download the result
Get the PDF with page numbers added.
Technical details
- Available positions: bottom center, bottom right, top center and top right.
- The number is written in 10-point Helvetica in dark gray, close to the edge (about 4 mm at the bottom, 8 mm at the top). Size and font can't be changed.
- Every page is numbered, cover included. "Start at" lets you continue another document's numbering.
- The number is drawn on top of the content: if the page already has a footer in that area they may overlap; if so, try a top position. Limit: 50 MB per PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose the number to start from?
Yes, you can set any starting number, useful for example if the document continues a previous one.
Can I leave the cover page unnumbered?
Not directly: every page is numbered. One workaround is to number the document without the cover (removing it first) and then merge the cover back at the front with the merge PDF tool.
Does it work with password-protected PDFs?
No. An encrypted PDF can't be opened without its password. If you know it, remove it first with the unlock PDF tool, then use the resulting file.