Add page numbers to a PDF online, free. Choose the position, the style — 1, Page 1, 1 of 10 — the starting number and which pages to number, then download. It runs in your browser, so the document is never uploaded.
The numbering you actually need
Put numbers in any corner or centred, as "3", "Page 3", "3 of 10" or "Page 3 of 10", at the size and colour you want. Skip a cover page or contents by numbering only from page 2, and start counting from any number.
Right way up on every page
Landscape pages that are stored sideways get their number along the edge you see as the bottom, not printed down the side. Everything else on the page stays exactly as it was. It runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
How to use Add page numbers
- 1Choose one or more PDFs.
- 2Pick the position, style and which pages to number.
- 3Press Number — it happens in your browser.
- 4Download the numbered PDF, or all of them as a ZIP.
When to use Add page numbers
- Numbering a report, thesis or manual before printing.
- Making a long contract easy to refer to page by page.
- Numbering scanned documents that came without page numbers.
Tips
- To skip a cover page, choose "Only these pages…" and type 2-. Set First number to 1 if the second page should read 1.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The numbers are added entirely in your browser.
Can I start numbering from page 2?
Yes. Choose "Only these pages…", type 2-, and pick the first number you want.
Does adding numbers change anything else?
No. The number is drawn on top of each page; text, images and layout stay as they are.
What does "1 of 10" count?
The total is the number of numbered pages, counted from your first number.