PDF Page Numbers
Number PDF pages in any position.
100% private — runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded.
Click to upload or drag & drop a PDF
Select one PDF file
How to use the PDF Page Numbers
- 1Upload a PDF
Drag & drop or click to select the file.
- 2Pick position and format
Six positions; 1, Page 1 or 1 / total formats.
- 3Set the start number
Default 1 — change it for continued documents.
- 4Download
Every page comes back numbered.
Examples
| Input | Output |
|---|---|
report.pdf, bottom center, '1 / 12' | report-numbered.pdf |
chapter2.pdf, start at 45 | pages numbered 45, 46, 47… |
Number PDF pages the way print shops do
This add page numbers to PDF tool stamps clean, consistent page numbers on every page: six positions, three formats (plain 1, Page 1, or 1 / 12), adjustable size and any starting number. The numbers are drawn into the page margin in a neutral gray that reads well on both white and tinted backgrounds.
Why documents need page numbers
Merged files, scanned paperwork and exported slides usually arrive unnumbered — fine on screen, chaos on paper. Page numbers keep printed handouts in order, let meeting participants say “page 7” instead of “the one with the chart,” and (in the 1 / 12 format) prove to the recipient that nothing fell out along the way. Legal and academic submissions often outright require them.
Combine with the rest of the PDF toolbox
Numbering usually comes last in a document assembly: merge the sections, reorder pages if needed, add a watermark for drafts, then number the result. All of it runs locally in your browser — your documents never touch a server.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
Upload the PDF, pick a position (bottom center is the classic), choose a format — 1, Page 1, or 1 / 12 — set the starting number if it isn't 1, and download the numbered file.
Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?
Yes — set the start number. Useful when a document continues from another file (start at 45) or when a cover page shouldn't count (split it off first, number the rest starting at 1).
Which format should I choose?
Plain numbers suit most documents. 'Page 1' is common in reports; '1 / 12' helps recipients confirm nothing is missing — for printing handouts it's the safest choice.
Will the numbers overlap my content?
Numbers are placed in a 24pt margin zone at the very top or bottom edge, outside typical body content. If your document prints edge-to-edge, choose the corner opposite the artwork.
How do I skip numbering the cover page?
Use our Split PDF tool to separate the cover, number the remaining pages starting at 1, then merge them back together — all three tools run in your browser.
Is my document uploaded?
No — numbering happens entirely in your browser.