Add page numbers to a PDF
Number a document that has no page numbers: bottom center, top right or wherever you like, with formats such as “Page 3 of 12”. You can start at a different number or skip the cover, and it all happens in your browser.
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How to use
- 1Drag the PDF in or click to select it.
- 2Choose the number format, its position and the text size.
- 3To leave the cover without a number, set the page to start on; you can also change the starting number.
- 4Check the preview and click “Add numbers and download”.
Use cases
- Paginate a paper or thesis before printing or handing it in.
- Number a case file so specific pages can be cited.
- Add “Page X of Y” to a contract about to be signed.
- Merge several documents and number the result continuously.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start numbering on the second page?
Yes. Set “Start numbering on page” to 2 and the cover stays unnumbered. You can also choose which number the count starts at.
Which number formats are there?
Just the number (3), “Page 3”, “Page 3 of 12”, “3 / 12” and “- 3 -”. The words “Page” and “of” follow the interface language.
Does it work with rotated pages?
Yes. The number is placed in the area you see on screen even if the page is rotated 90°, 180° or 270°.
Is the original content modified?
Only the number text is added on top of each page; the rest of the document stays the same.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The number is written in your browser and the file never leaves your device.