Add page numbers to a PDF
Number a report, a thesis or a merged set of documents so readers can find their place.
Or drop a PDF here. Files stay on this device. Nothing is uploaded.
Choose where the numbers sit on the page, how they are formatted and which number to start from.
How to add page numbers to a PDF
- Open the PDF.
- Choose Add page numbers.
- Pick the position, format and size, and set the starting number.
- Apply the numbers and select Download.
What you get
Choose the position
Choose where on the page the numbers appear so they suit the layout of your document.
Start from any number
Begin at a number other than 1 when the PDF is one part of a longer document.
Useful after merging
Combine several PDFs, then number the result so the pages run in one sequence.
Add page numbers: questions and answers
Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?
Yes. Set the starting number before you apply the page numbers.
Can I change the size and format of the numbers?
Yes. You can set the text size and pick a number format before applying.
Should I number pages before or after merging PDFs?
After. Merge the files and arrange the pages first, then add page numbers so they follow the final order.