Add Page Numbers to PDF

Add Page Numbers to a PDF — Free Online

Give your documents a professional finish by adding page numbers to a PDF in seconds. Whether it is a report, an eBook, a contract or lecture notes, numbered pages make a file easier to navigate, reference and print. Upload your PDF, choose where the numbers go and how they look, and download the numbered version — no software to install.

Customise Your Page Numbers

• Position: Place numbers at the bottom or top of the page, aligned left, center or right.
• Starting number: Begin at 1, or any number you like — handy when your document is part of a larger set or has a cover page.
• Label format: Use a simple {n}, a friendly Page {n}, or show progress with {n} / {total}.

How to Add Page Numbers

1. Upload your PDF.
2. Select the position, the starting number and your preferred label format.
3. Click Add Page Numbers and download the numbered PDF — it keeps your original filename.

Why Use This Tool

• Keeps your layout intact: The original pages are imported exactly as they are, and the number is drawn neatly on top.
• Works on any page size: Each number is positioned relative to its own page, so mixed-size and landscape pages are handled correctly.
• Clean typography: Numbers are rendered as crisp, selectable text.
• Private & free: No watermark, no sign-up, and files are removed automatically after processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I start numbering from a page other than the first?

You can choose the starting number (for example begin at 2 if you have a cover page). The label is applied to every page in order from there.

What does {total} do?

It inserts the total page count, so {n} / {total} renders as "1 / 12", "2 / 12", and so on.

Will it cover my content?

Numbers sit in the page margin at your chosen position, so they sit clear of typical document content.

Is it free?

Yes — completely free with no watermark or registration.