How to add page numbers to a PDF
A long document without page numbers is hard to talk about — "the bit near the end" helps no one. Adding numbers makes it easy to reference, especially once it's printed.
Open Add Page NumbersStep by step
- Open the Page Numbers tool and drop your PDF in.
- Choose where the numbers sit on the page.
- Download the numbered PDF, ready to print or share.
Where to put the numbers
The bottom centre or bottom right are the safest spots — they're where readers look and they rarely clash with content.
Avoid corners that already hold a logo, a footer, or a hole-punch margin if the document will be bound.
Number before you combine, or after?
If you're merging several files into one document, add the page numbers after merging so they run continuously across the whole thing.
Numbering each file separately first leaves you with several documents that all restart at one.
FAQ
- Can I choose where the number goes?
- Yes, you pick the position on the page before downloading.
- Is my file uploaded?
- No. Numbering runs in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
- Is it free?
- Yes, completely free, with no account.