Add Page Numbers to a PDF
Number every page of a PDF, or start from a later page, in one of six positions and five styles. The preview shows the first numbered page exactly as it will be saved.
- Runs on your device
- No sign-up
- Free, no watermark
How to use the Add Page Numbers
- 01Drop a PDF, or click to choose one.
- 02Choose the position and the style, for example 1, Page 1 or Page 1 of 9.
- 03Set the starting number, and the page to start numbering from if the first pages should stay blank.
- 04Adjust the size and margin while watching the preview.
- 05Press Add page numbers, then download the PDF.
Good to know
Runs on your device
The numbers are added by your browser. The PDF is never uploaded.
Accurate preview
The first numbered page is stamped and rendered with the same code as the final file.
Real text
Numbers are added as selectable text, sharp at any zoom. The pages aren't re-rendered.
Right way up
Numbers follow the page as you see it, even on rotated or landscape pages.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The numbers are added in your browser, and the file never leaves your device.
Can I skip the cover page?
Yes. Set Number from page to 2, and the cover stays blank. Set Start at number to choose what the first numbered page shows.
What does Page 1 of 9 count?
It counts the numbered pages from your starting number. With 10 pages, numbering from page 2 and starting at 1, the last page shows Page 9 of 9.
Will the numbers cover my content?
They're placed in the margin you choose. If a page has content right at the edge, pick a different position or the Wide margin and check the preview.
Can I number a password-protected PDF?
Not if it needs a password to open. Remove it first with the Unlock PDF tool. PDFs that open without a password but have edit restrictions work; the new file won't keep those restrictions.