Add Page Numbers

Number Your PDF Pages

Adding page numbers to a PDF is one of those tasks that sounds simple but can be surprisingly tricky without the right tool. Word processors make it easy, but if you already have a finished PDF, you should not have to convert it back to Word just to add numbering. Our page number tool lets you add numbers to any position on your pages in seconds, directly on the PDF.

Flexible Positioning

Place your page numbers at the top or bottom of the page and align them to the left, center, or right. That gives you six possible positions to choose from. The default option is bottom-center, which works well for most documents. If your document has headers or footers already, you might want to use a different position to avoid overlapping with existing content.

Custom Starting Number

Not every document starts on page one. If you are numbering a chapter that begins on page 45, set the starting number accordingly and the tool counts up from there. This is also handy when you split a large document into sections and want each section to continue the numbering from where the previous one left off.

When You Might Need This

Page numbers are essential for any document that will be printed, referenced in meetings, or used in a professional setting. Reports, proposals, manuals, legal filings, and academic papers all benefit from clear page numbering. If you receive an unnumbered PDF and need to add references, this tool saves you from having to recreate the document from scratch.