Add Page Numbers
Add page numbers to PDF documents
Add Page Numbers stamps a number onto every page of your PDF, letting you choose which number to start counting from and where it appears — bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right.
Choose a PDF file above — processing starts automatically.
How to use Add Page Numbers
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Upload your PDF.
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Choose a starting number (defaults to 1).
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Choose a position: bottom-left, center, or right.
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Download the numbered PDF.
Everything you need to know about adding page numbers to PDFs
Why add page numbers after the fact?
Documents assembled from multiple sources — merged PDFs, scanned pages, or exports from software that doesn't number pages — often need numbering added afterward rather than relying on numbering baked into the original content.
When you actually need this
- Printed documents that need page references for physical handling or citation.
- Legal or contractual documents where page numbers matter for referencing specific clauses.
- Merged documents where the original files had inconsistent or no numbering.
Starting number and position
You can start numbering from any number (useful if this document is a continuation of another) and choose where the number sits on the page — bottom center is the most common convention for readability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I start numbering from something other than 1?
Yes — set any starting number, useful for documents that continue numbering from a previous section or cover page that isn't included in this file.
Will page numbers be added to every page, including the first?
Yes — every page in the document gets a number stamped on it, starting from whatever number you chose.
Can I change the position after generating?
Not on the same file — run the tool again with a different position choice if you want to change where the numbers appear.
Does this tool send my PDF to a server?
Yes — your file is uploaded securely, numbered, and deleted from our servers within 1 hour.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes — completely free, with no signup and no watermark on the output.