About the Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add page numbers to any PDF in seconds. Choose where they appear, the style and the first number, and optionally leave the cover page unnumbered.
Key features
- Six positions: top or bottom, left, center or right
- Formats: 1, Page 1, 1 / 10, Page 1 of 10
- Choose the first number
- Skip the cover page
- Adjustable font size
- Private: processed in your browser
Number the pages of any PDF
Page numbers make long documents, reports, theses, contracts and manuals easier to navigate and cite. Upload a PDF, choose a style and position, and download a numbered copy.
Number formats
| Format | Page 3 of 12 looks like |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 |
| Page 1 | Page 3 |
| 1 / 10 | 3 / 12 |
| Page 1 of 10 | Page 3 of 12 |
Common conventions
| Document | Typical style |
|---|---|
| Reports and business documents | Bottom center or bottom right, "Page 1 of 10" |
| Academic papers | Top right or bottom center, plain number |
| Books | Bottom outside corners, plain number |
| Legal documents | Bottom center, often "Page 1 of 10" |
| Presentations exported to PDF | Bottom right, plain number |
Tips
- Merge first, number last: combine all parts with Merge PDF, then number the final file.
- Skip the cover so the first content page is page 1.
- Check the margins of the first and last page before sending.
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How to use the Add Page Numbers to PDF
- Drag and drop your files into the upload area, or click Choose files.
- Set any options, such as quality, page size or page ranges.
- Click the convert button. Processing happens right in your browser.
- Download each result individually, or all of them as a ZIP.