Add a header or footer to a PDF
Add a line like “Confidential · Page 3” to the top or bottom of every page. Type {n} where the page number should go.
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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.
- 01
Add your PDF
Drop it in the box, or tap to choose it.
- 02
Pick a style and position
Choose how numbers look and which corner they go in. The preview updates as you go.
- 03
Download
Press Add numbers to save the numbered copy.
Writing a header or footer
Type your text and use {n} where the page number goes and {total} for the last page, for example Confidential · Page {n} of {total}.
Choose the top or bottom and the position. The text is added as real text, so it prints sharply and can be searched.
To leave a cover page blank, start numbering from page 2.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add Page 1 of 10 to every page?
Type Page {n} of {total} and pick a corner. Each page gets its own number and the total.
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.