Add page numbers
Number your PDF pages in the position and format you want.
or drop files here
Runs on your device — your files are not uploaded.
Free: files up to 200 MB, up to 50 files. No daily limit.
To add page numbers to a PDF, add the file to Add page numbers, pick a position and format in the live preview and select Add page numbers.
How to add page numbers to a PDF in 3 steps
- 1
Choose one or more PDF files, or drop them on the page.
- 2
Pick the position, format, start number and font.
- 3
Select Add page numbers and download the result.
What can Add page numbers do?
- Runs in your browser: your files never leave your device.
- Nine positions on the page, and facing-page layout for double-sided printing.
- Formats: 1, Page 1, Page 1 of 9, 1 / 9, roman numerals, or your own with {n} and {p}.
- Start at any number and skip the first page.
- Font, size and colour; optional white background box behind the number.
- Continue numbering across several files; increase margins if numbers collide with content.
Where can I put page numbers on a PDF?
You can put page numbers in any of nine positions, such as bottom centre or top right. With facing pages on, numbers move to the outer edge of left and right pages, which suits double-sided printing.
Which page number formats can I use?
The ready-made formats are 1, Page 1, Page 1 of 9, 1 / 9 and roman numerals. For anything else, write your own with {n} for the page number and {p} for the total, for example Page {n} of {p}. Set the font, size and colour to match your document.
Can I skip pages or continue numbering across files?
Yes, you can skip the first page, start at any number and continue numbering across several files. If a number clashes with content, add a white background box or increase the margins.
For legal documents that need a prefix and many digits, use Bates numbering. To add a title or date next to the number, use Header & footer. This tool runs on your device.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
Add the PDF, choose a position such as bottom centre and a format such as Page 1 of 9, then select Add page numbers. The live preview shows the result before you download it.
How do I start page numbering on page 2?
Turn on skip first page so the cover has no number, and set the start number so page 2 shows as 1 if you want.
Can I use a custom format like Page 1 of 10?
Yes. Write your own format with {n} for the page number and {p} for the total, for example Page {n} of {p}.
What if the page number overlaps text?
Add a white background box behind the number, or increase the margins to make room.
Can I number several PDFs continuously?
Yes. Turn on continue numbering across files and the count carries on from one file to the next.
Is it free, and are my files uploaded?
It is free with no daily limit, and your files are not uploaded because the tool runs in your browser. Free files can be up to 200 MB each, with up to 50 files per task.
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Last updated October 23, 2026