Add Page Numbers to PDF Online

Insert page numbers to any PDF document. Choose position (header or footer), customize which pages to number, and select from multiple alignment options. Professional results in seconds.

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Add Page Numbers to PDF Online - Free & Easy

Need to add page numbers to your PDF documents? Our free online tool makes it simple to insert professional page numbering in just a few clicks. Choose from 6 different positions, select which pages to number, and download your organized document instantly. Perfect for reports, manuscripts, contracts, and any multi-page documents.

6 Position Options

Place page numbers anywhere: top or bottom, left, center, or right of your pages.

Selective Numbering

Number all pages or choose specific pages and ranges to customize your document.

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Page numbers are added in seconds. No waiting, no complex software to install.

How to Add Page Numbers to PDF

  1. Upload your PDF file - Click the upload button or drag and drop your PDF document.
  2. Choose number position - Select where you want page numbers to appear from 6 different positions.
  3. Select pages to number - Number all pages or choose specific pages and ranges.
  4. Download your numbered PDF - Click "Add Page Numbers" and download your organized document.

Position Options Explained

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Top Left / Right

Great for documents bound on the opposite side, keeping numbers visible.

Top Center

Professional look for academic papers and formal documents.

Bottom Left / Right

Ideal for documents that will be bound or have headers/footers.

Why Add Page Numbers to Your PDFs?

📖 Better Navigation

Page numbers make it easy to reference specific sections and navigate long documents.

📋 Professional Appearance

Numbered pages give your documents a polished, professional look for business use.

📑 Easy References

Create accurate tables of contents and indexes with reliable page references.

🖨️ Print-Ready

Numbered pages ensure your printed documents stay organized even if pages get mixed up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I start page numbering from a specific page?

Yes! Use the page selection feature to choose exactly which pages receive numbers. For example, skip the cover page and start from page 2.

Will page numbers affect my existing content?

Page numbers are added in the margins of your document, so they won't overlap with your existing content unless your margins are very small.

Can I add page numbers on my phone?

Absolutely! Our tool works on any device with a web browser - smartphones, tablets, and computers.

What if I need to combine PDFs first?

Use our Merge PDF tool to combine multiple documents, then add page numbers to the merged file.

Can I remove page numbers later?

Page numbers become part of the PDF content once added. Keep your original file if you might need an unnumbered version.

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