Make PDF Pages Easier to Reference
Add a clear page reference to reports, notes and other PDF documents. Choose a position on the source page, use a preset format or write a custom template, and apply the same settings to your added files.
How to Number Your PDF
Add your documents
Choose one or more PDFs and enter the correct password if requested.
Choose a position and format
Use the source-page view to select one of nine positions. Set a format, starting number, font size and margin.
Download numbered copies
Add the page numbers and save each result. Multiple completed PDFs can also be downloaded together as a ZIP.
Add Page Numbers to PDF: practical uses and limits
Add visible page numbers for a report, handout or combined document. Check the starting value and placement against existing headers or footers so the new numbers do not obscure content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I place the page numbers?
Choose one of nine positions: left, center or right across the top, middle or bottom of the page. You can browse source pages before processing.
Which formats can I use?
Presets include a number, “Page N”, “Page N of M”, “- N -” and “N / M”. Custom templates use {page} for the number and {pages} for the document’s total page count.
Can I start numbering at a different value?
Yes. Set the starting number to a positive value. Each PDF starts its own numbering sequence from that value.
Can I leave the first or last page unnumbered?
Yes. The skip-first and skip-last options appear when the currently selected document has more than two pages.
Will existing page numbers be replaced?
No. This tool adds new page-number text; it does not find or erase numbers already present on the pages.
How do I number continuously across several files?
Use Add Bates Numbers for a sequence that continues across files, with optional prefixes, suffixes and zero padding.
Are my files uploaded?
No. PDF processing runs locally in the browser and creates new copies. Protected sources require the correct password; outputs do not automatically retain that protection.
Is this PDF tool completely free?
Yes. Processing and downloading results are completely free. Keep an original copy for future work.
