How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF — Paginate Your Document
Learn how to add page numbers to PDF documents. Choose position, format, and starting number for contracts, reports, and legal filings.
What You Need
- A PDF document that needs page numbers
- A web browser (no software installation needed)
Step-by-Step: Add Page Numbers
Step 1: Open the Page Numbers Tool
Go to the Add Page Numbers tool. All processing happens in your browser.
Step 2: Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop the PDF file that needs page numbers.
Step 3: Choose Settings
- Position — Bottom center, top right, and other positions
- Format — Page X of Y, simple numbers, or custom formats
- Starting number — Begin from 1 or any other number
- Font size — Match the style of your document
Step 4: Add Numbers and Download
Click Add Page Numbers to insert them on every page and download the result.
When to Add Page Numbers
- Contracts and legal documents — Required for easy reference
- Reports and proposals — Help readers navigate long documents
- After merging PDFs — Number the combined document sequentially
Related Tools
- Add Page Numbers — Number your pages
- Merge PDF — Combine documents first
- Watermark PDF — Add branding