Add Page Numbers to PDF
Number PDF pages with your choice of position, format and starting number.
Drop PDFs here
One or several — the same settings apply to each file
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How to use Add Page Numbers to PDF
- Add a PDF.
- Choose where the numbers go, their format and the first number.
- Select Add page numbers and download the numbered PDF.
How it works
Numbers are drawn as real text in the standard Helvetica font, placed relative to how each page is displayed, so they appear upright and in the right corner even on rotated (landscape) pages. The original page content is not changed or re-compressed.
With "Do not number the first page", numbering starts on page 2 with your first number, which suits documents with a cover page. "Page 1 of 10" uses the total number of numbered pages.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start from a number other than 1?
Yes. Set "First number", for example to continue numbering from a previous document.
Can I skip the cover page?
Yes. Tick "Do not number the first page".
Will numbers cover existing content?
They are placed 28 points (about 1 cm) from the edge. If your pages have content there, choose a top position or a smaller size.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No.
Limitations
- Numbers use Helvetica with Western (Latin-1) characters.
- Roman numerals and Bates-style prefixes are not available yet.
- Password-protected PDFs are refused with an explanation; remove the protection first.
Last reviewed November 9, 2026. How we build and test tools.