Number PDF Pages
Add page numbers to your PDF with custom position, format, and starting number.
About About the PDF Page Numbering Tool
About the PDF Page Numbering Tool
The Number PDF Pages tool adds professional page numbers to your PDF documents with full customization. Choose from six positions, four format styles, and set your own starting number.
How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF
- Upload your PDF — Click or drag and drop your file into the upload zone.
- Choose position — Select where the page numbers appear: bottom or top, left/center/right.
- Select format — Pick "Page X of Y", "Page X", or simple "X" numbering.
- Set start number — Start numbering from any number if your document has a cover page.
- Apply and download — Click "Add Page Numbers" and your numbered PDF will be ready.
Who Needs Page Numbers
- Professional reports — Add page numbers for a polished, professional look.
- Academic papers — Format research papers and dissertations with proper page numbering.
- Ebooks and manuals — Number pages for easy navigation.
- Scanned documents — Add page numbers to documents that lost their original numbering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Set the start number to skip initial pages and begin numbering from any specific page.
The page numbers are rendered directly onto each page, making them permanent. Keep an unnumbered original copy.
Currently, the tool supports Arabic numeral formats. For Roman numerals, use a dedicated PDF editor.
Absolutely. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your PDF never gets uploaded to any server.
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