Add Page Numbers to PDF
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Insert page numbers into your PDF header or footer and choose left, centre, or right alignment. Preview changes on your actual pages before downloading.
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How to add page numbers to PDF online in 3 steps
Add page numbers to your PDF online without downloading software. Works on any device and browser.
Upload your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF into the tool, or click to browse your files. You’ll see live thumbnails of all your pages without signing up.
Choose position and pages
Select one of six positions and decide whether to number every page, skip the cover, or start from a specific page. The live preview updates instantly.
Download your numbered PDF
Click “Add Page Numbers” to apply the changes and download your PDF in seconds. Your page numbers are permanently embedded with no watermarks or quality loss.
Add numbers to your pages with full control
Professional pagination with six placement options, flexible page selection, and a live preview. Fast, secure, and free.
Custom header and footer placement
Choose the top or bottom of each page for your numbers and align them left, centre, or right. Set the placement to suit your PDF. Preview the changes instantly.
Preview changes in real time
See exactly how your page numbers will look on your PDF before applying them. Preview the changes on your actual pages without downloading multiple versions.
Customize the starting page
Skip the cover page or front matter and choose exactly where page numbering should begin. Keep introductory pages unnumbered while numbering the rest of your PDF.
Protect your original formatting
Page numbers are added as an overlay, so your existing text, images, and formatting remain unchanged.
Add page numbers to scanned PDFs
Add page numbers to scanned PDFs and image-based documents using a vector overlay, while keeping the original scanned pages unchanged.
Your files stay private
Files are processed on isolated servers and automatically deleted within 60 minutes, keeping your documents private throughout the process.
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PDF Page Numbering FAQs
Get answers to common questions about adding, positioning, and managing page numbers online.
Can I add page numbers to a PDF for free?
Yes. You can add page numbers to PDFs for free without creating an account, subject to the free plan's daily and file-size limits. A free account provides higher limits, while Pro supports larger files and unlimited tasks. You can also edit your PDF online for other changes.
How do I add page numbers to a PDF online?
Upload your PDF. Choose where the numbers should appear, select the pages to number, and check the live preview. When everything looks right, click ‘Add Page Numbers’ to download the finished PDF. You can split or merge PDFs separately if you need to organize the document first.
Where can I place page numbers in my PDF?
You can choose from six positions. These include top-left, top-centre, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-centre, and bottom-right. Pick the position that best matches your PDF’s layout.
Can I choose which pages to number?
Yes. You can number your entire PDF, skip the cover page, or start numbering from any page you select. The live preview shows which pages will receive numbers before you apply the changes. You can also rotate pages if your PDF needs its page orientation adjusted.
Which numbering style can I choose?
PDF Awesome numbers pages sequentially with simple digits such as 1, 2, 3, and so on, based on their order in the document. Formats such as Page N and N of Total are planned for a future update.
Will adding page numbers change my existing PDF content?
No. Page numbers are added as a separate overlay layer. So the existing text, images, and formatting remain unchanged.
Can I add page numbers to a scanned PDF?
Yes. PDF Awesome can add page numbers to scanned and image-based PDFs using a vector overlay. The original scanned content remains untouched.
Can I add page numbers to multiple PDF files at once?
Yes, within the file limits of your plan. You can add up to 2 files per task on the no-account plan. Get 5 files with a free account and 50 files with Pro. If you require smaller files, you can compress your PDFs before adding page numbers.
Are my PDF files kept private?
Your files are fully secured with 256-bit SSL encryption during upload and processing. And are automatically deleted from our servers within 60 minutes. We do not even share any data with third parties.
Can I add page numbers from my phone or tablet?
Yes. PDF Awesome works directly in a modern web browser. Access the tool from iPhone, Android, tablets, or desktop devices without downloading an app or installing software.
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