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Add Page Numbers to PDF

Upload a PDF and stamp page numbers onto every page at the position you choose.

How to use the Add Page Numbers to PDF

  1. Upload the PDF file you want to add page numbers to.
  2. Choose where the page number should appear on each page.
  3. Choose a number format — plain numbers, "X of Y," or "Page X."
  4. Click "Add Page Numbers & Download" to get your numbered PDF.

About the Add Page Numbers to PDF

Page numbers are one of those small formatting details that matter more than their size suggests, especially for anything meant to be printed, referenced, or navigated by page — legal contracts, academic papers, reports, and manuscripts commonly require them. When a PDF was assembled from multiple source documents, or exported from software that doesn't add numbering automatically, adding them after the fact usually meant reopening the original document in whatever program created it.

This tool stamps a page number directly onto every page of an uploaded PDF, choosing from several common formats: a plain sequential number, "page X of Y" showing total page count for context, or "Page X" with the word spelled out. You also control where on the page the number appears — the most common convention is bottom center or bottom right, though top placements are supported too for documents with unusual layout needs.

It's used by anyone finalizing a document for print or formal submission, students and researchers preparing a paper or thesis that requires numbered pages per a style guide, and professionals assembling reports or contracts from multiple source files that didn't originally include numbering. The numbers are stamped directly into the PDF's content using a standard font, so they'll appear correctly in any PDF viewer or when printed. Because processing happens locally, your document is never uploaded to a server.

Frequently asked questions

Can I start numbering from a page other than 1?+
This tool numbers every page sequentially starting from 1. For documents needing a different starting number (like a cover page excluded from numbering), extract the relevant pages first using the Split PDF tool.
What font is used for the page numbers?+
A standard, clean sans-serif font (Helvetica) is used, which displays consistently across all PDF viewers without requiring any special font embedding on the recipient's end.
Will page numbers overlap with my existing content?+
Numbers are placed in the page margin area at your chosen position, which works well for most standard documents; pages with unusually small margins may see the number positioned close to existing content.
Can I remove page numbers after adding them?+
This tool doesn't include a page-number removal feature; keep your original unnumbered file if you might need it again later.

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