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Add Page Numbers Online
Add page numbers to a PDF online for free. Choose position, starting number and page range. Ideal for reports, legal bundles and print-ready documents.
About this Add Page Numbers tool
This tool stamps page numbers onto an existing PDF — something most PDF readers cannot do. Pick where the numbers go (top or bottom, left, center or right), what number to start from, and which pages should be numbered. Starting from a number other than 1 is useful when the document is part of a larger set, and skipping the first page keeps a title page clean. Page numbers are added as real text on each page, so they print correctly and stay in place in every PDF viewer. Typical uses are court and legal bundles that require consecutive numbering, reports assembled from multiple sources, and print jobs where pages could get shuffled.
How to use Add Page Numbers
- Open the tool and add your file, text or values.
- Review the available options such as page range, output format, quality, password or language.
- Start the process and keep the browser window open until it finishes.
- Download the result and continue with a related tool if needed.
Useful tips
- For scanned PDFs, tools with OCR support run text recognition automatically where possible.
- For large files, use compression tools before sharing by email or uploading to portals.
- For best results, upload clean files with the correct extension and avoid corrupted documents.
When documents need page numbers
Legal and court bundles: many courts require consecutively numbered pages across the whole bundle; combine Merge PDF with this tool to build and number a bundle in two steps.
Reports merged from several sources: after combining files with Merge PDF, the assembled document has no continuous numbering — this tool fixes that in one pass.
Print handouts and manuals: numbered pages let readers reference sections and keep shuffled printouts in order.
Frequently asked questions
Where can the page numbers be placed?
In any of six standard positions: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center or bottom-right. Bottom-center is the most common choice for reports.
Can numbering start from a number other than 1?
Yes. Set any starting number — useful when the PDF is a section of a larger document set that must be numbered consecutively.
Can I skip the cover page?
Yes. Use the page range option to start numbering from page 2 so the title or cover page stays clean.
Will the numbers overlap my content?
Numbers are placed in the page margins. If your document has unusually small margins or full-bleed content, choose the position with the most free space.
Do the added numbers survive printing and other viewers?
Yes. The numbers are embedded as real page content, not an overlay, so they appear in every PDF reader and on every printout.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes. Adding page numbers is free, with no signup and no watermark.