Add Page Numbers
Add page numbers to every page of your PDF. Choose position, format, and style.
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When to Use This Tool
Add page numbers to every page of your PDF document. Customize position, format, and starting number. All processing happens in your browser with no file uploads.
Page numbers are essential for long documents where readers need to reference specific pages. Reports, contracts, manuals, and academic papers all benefit from pagination that makes navigation easy. Without page numbers, discussing specific sections becomes difficult.
The tool lets you place numbers in headers or footers, choose alignment (left, center, right), set a starting number (useful for documents that continue from previous files), and select formatting styles (arabic numerals, roman numerals, or simple counts). Numbers appear on all pages or selected pages.
Common use cases include adding pagination to quarterly reports before board meetings, numbering legal contract pages for clause references, applying page counts to training manuals, and paginating academic theses and dissertations.
How to Add Page Numbers
- Upload your PDF file (drag & drop)
- Choose number position (header/footer, alignment)
- Set starting number and formatting style
- Adjust font size if needed
- Click Add Page Numbers and download
Features
- Header or footer placement
- Left, center, or right alignment
- Customizable starting page number
- Multiple numbering formats (arabic, roman, simple)
- Adjustable font size
- 100% browser-based processing (no uploads)
Things to Know
Existing page numbers that are part of the document content (typed into the page itself) will remain and may conflict with added numbers. Very small page sizes or documents with complex layouts may have limited space for page numbers. Some PDF readers display page numbers differently depending on margin settings. Adding numbers to already-numbered documents creates duplicate numbering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I place page numbers?
Numbers can be placed in page headers (top) or footers (bottom), with left, center, or right alignment. Choose the position that works best with your document's layout and doesn't overlap content.
Can I start numbering from a specific page?
Yes. You can set a starting number (e.g., start at page 3 if the first two pages are a cover and table of contents that shouldn't be numbered). This is useful for front matter handling.
What numbering formats are available?
You can use standard arabic numerals (1, 2, 3), roman numerals (i, ii, iii), or simple counts. Arabic numerals are the most common for general documents.
What if my PDF already has page numbers?
The tool adds new numbers without removing existing ones. If your document already has page numbers as part of the content, you'll have duplicate numbering. Consider using a different position or font size to distinguish them.
Can I change the font size and style?
Yes. You can adjust the font size so numbers are proportional to your document. Font style is typically a simple sans-serif that remains readable at small sizes.
Do page numbers appear on every page?
By default, numbers appear on all pages. Some tools allow you to exclude certain pages (like covers) from numbering. Check the specific options available when applying numbers.
Built for adding pagination to reports, contracts, and multi-page documents before sharing or printing. Continue with Merge PDF or Watermark PDF.
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