Add Page Numbers

Number the pages of a PDF, choosing the position and starting number.

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How to use Add Page Numbers

  1. Add your PDF. Click the upload area or drag and drop your file (PDF). Nothing is uploaded; it stays on your device.
  2. Choose your options. Adjust the settings for Add Page Numbers if they are shown, or keep the defaults for a quick result.
  3. Run Add Page Numbers. Press the "Add Page Numbers" button and wait a moment while your PDF is processed.
  4. Download the result. Your PDF result downloads straight away. Process another file whenever you like, with no limits or sign-up.

Why use Add Page Numbers?

  • Private by design: runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded
  • Free with no sign-up and no watermark
  • Fast, with no upload or download wait
  • Works on phone, tablet and desktop

Common uses for Add Page Numbers

  • Number a merged document before printing.
  • Add page references to a legal or academic submission.
  • Start numbering at a custom value for a chapter.

Private by design

Add Page Numbers runs entirely in your browser. Your PDF is read and processed on your own device and is never uploaded to our servers. Read our Privacy Policy for details.

Frequently asked questions

Can I start from a number other than 1?

Yes. Set the starting number in the options and numbering begins from that value.

Is Add Page Numbers free to use?

Yes. Add Page Numbers is free, needs no account and never adds a watermark to your result.

Is my PDF uploaded when I use Add Page Numbers?

No. Add Page Numbers works inside your browser, so your PDF stays on your device from start to finish.

What file types does Add Page Numbers accept?

Add Page Numbers accepts PDF and produces PDF.

Is there a file size limit for Add Page Numbers?

You can process files up to 50 MB each.

Does Add Page Numbers work on my phone?

Yes. Add Page Numbers is fully responsive and works in the browser on Android, iPhone, tablets and desktop computers.

Guides and tips

PDFGetting Page Numbers and Headers Right in a Long PDFPractical tips for numbering and labeling long PDFs: when to add page numbers, why to number after merging, and how headers and footers differ.

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