Add Page Numbers to a PDF
Insert page numbers into your PDF with ease.
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What is Number Pages?
A long document is easier to navigate when each page has a number. This tool prints numbers at the bottom of every page, on the left, centre or right, in either a simple “1, 2, 3” style or “Page 1 of 10”.
How to add page numbers to a PDF
- Upload the PDF.
- Choose where numbers should appear.
- Select the style: 1, 2, 3 or Page 1 of 10.
- Press Start and download the numbered PDF.
When Number Pages is useful
Reports and theses
Add numbers before printing.
Merged files
Number pages after combining several PDFs.
Legal bundles
Make references easier in discussions.
Tips for better results
Numbers start at 1 on the first page. If you plan to merge files, merge first and number last so the sequence is continuous. Check that numbers do not collide with existing footer text.
Good to know before you start
Numbers are placed 20 points from the bottom edge, at the left, centre or right. The simple style prints the page number alone, and the full style prints "Page 3 of 12" using the total number of pages in the file. The font is a standard sans-serif at 10 points, so the numbers are small and unobtrusive. If your document already has a footer, check that the new numbers do not overlap it. Numbering is applied to every page, including a cover, so if you want a cover without a number, split it off first, number the rest and merge the parts again.
Why use PDFToolkit
When you add page numbers to a PDF with PDFToolkit, the work stays on your own device. Your contracts, ID scans and invoices are processed in the browser and are never sent to a server.
- Private: no upload, nothing saved.
- Free: no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark.
- Fast: no waiting for files to travel over the internet.
- Everywhere: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start numbering from another number?
Numbers always start at 1.
Where do numbers appear?
At the bottom left, centre or right.
Is the file uploaded?
No.
Does it change page content?
It adds a small text line to each page.