Add Page Numbers
NewAdd page numbers to every page of your PDF
How to Use Add Page Numbers
- 1Upload a PDF
- 2Choose position, start number and font size
- 3Click Add Page Numbers
- 4Download the numbered PDF
About Add Page Numbers
Add Page Numbers stamps a page number on every page of your PDF. Choose from 6 positions, set the start number, and adjust font size. The result downloads immediately.
Key Features of Add Page Numbers
- Fast and accurate Add Page Numbers processing
- No installation required — works in browser
- Free to use with no limitations
- Privacy-focused — data never leaves your device
- Mobile and desktop compatible
- Instant results with live preview
- Page numbers added as a new layer — original content unchanged
- Works on any PDF regardless of content
Supported Formats
Input Formats
Output Formats
Page numbers are added as a new text layer using Helvetica. Original content is not modified.
Examples
Add bottom-center page numbers to a report
Number a business report with page numbers at the bottom center of each page.
Input
15-page report PDF, position: bottom-center, start: 1
Output
Numbered PDF with 1–15 at the bottom center of each page
Start page numbers from page 5 to skip front matter
Number a document that has 4 pages of unnumbered cover and table of contents.
Input
Document PDF, start number: 5, position: bottom-right
Output
PDF with numbers 5 onwards starting from the first body page
Common Use Cases
- Professional Add Page Numbers tasks
- Quick everyday calculations
- Educational purposes and learning
- Business and workplace productivity
- Personal projects and hobbies
- Paginating a PDF before merging with other documents
Troubleshooting
Unexpected results
Solution
Double-check your input format and ensure all required fields are filled correctly.
Tool not working
Solution
Clear browser cache and refresh. Ensure JavaScript is enabled.
Page numbers are not visible on some pages
Solution
Pages with dark or patterned backgrounds may obscure small numbers. Increase the font size or choose a position with a lighter margin area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I start from a custom number?
Yes. Set the start number to any value.
Which positions are available?
6 positions: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, bottom-right.
Can I skip the first page (cover page)?
Currently, page numbers are added to all pages including the cover. A common workaround is to set the start number to 0 so the cover shows "0" and body pages start at 1, or delete the cover page first using Delete Pages and re-add it after numbering.
What font is used for page numbers?
Page numbers are rendered in Helvetica, a standard PDF built-in font. This ensures the output is compatible with all PDF viewers without requiring font embedding, keeping the file size minimal.
Will page numbers overlap with existing content?
Page numbers are placed in the margin area at the specified position. If your document has very narrow margins or content that extends to the page edge, choose a different position or reduce the font size to 8–10pt.
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
Yes. Page numbers are added as a new transparent text layer on top of all page content, including scanned image pages. The scanned content is not modified.
Does adding page numbers overwrite existing printed numbers?
New numbers are added as an additional layer on top of the existing content. If the document already has printed page numbers, both will appear simultaneously — remove existing numbers manually first if needed.
Does adding page numbers increase file size significantly?
No. Each page number adds only a small amount of text drawing data. For a 100-page document, the increase is typically just a few kilobytes — negligible compared to the original file size.