Add page numbers to a PDF
Number every page, skip the cover, or add a custom footer like “Page 1 of 9”. See exactly where they'll go before you save.
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Popular uses
Opens the tool with the right settings already chosen.
How to add page numbers to a PDF
Three steps, about ten seconds.
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Add your PDF
Drop it in the box, or tap to choose it.
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Pick a style and position
Choose how numbers look and which corner they go in. The preview updates as you go.
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Download
Press Add numbers to save the numbered copy.
Good to know
Page numbers make long documents easier to discuss, print and check. Reports, theses, contracts and application packs often require them, and many portals reject bundles without them.
Choose a simple number, “Page 1 of 9”, or your own text with {n} for the number and {total} for the last one. Use Number from to leave a cover or contents page unnumbered, and Start at to continue numbering from another document.
Numbers are added as real text in the corner you pick, the right way up even on sideways scans. Nothing else on the page changes. For legal productions, Bates numbering adds a prefix and a six-digit number to every page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
Drop the PDF in, choose the corner and style, and download. The preview shows exactly where each number lands.
Can I skip the first page?
Yes. Set Number from to page 2 and the cover is left blank, while the next page gets number 1 (or whatever you set as the start).
Can I start at a number other than 1?
Yes. Set Start at to any number, which is handy when a document continues from another one.
How do I add Page 1 of 10?
Choose the Page 1 of 9 style, or type your own text with {n} for the number and {total} for the last page.
What is Bates numbering?
A unique, sequential stamp on every page, like DOC000001, used to reference pages in legal and audit documents.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Numbers are added by your browser, so the PDF stays on your device.