Add Page Numbers
Automatically number every page of a PDF, in order, starting at 1.
Max file size: 20MB • Files are automatically deleted
Need help? Read our guide on How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF.
Add Page Numbers to a PDF
This tool stamps a page number onto every page of your PDF, starting at 1 and counting up sequentially through the document. Numbers are placed in the bottom-right corner of each page — there's currently no option to change the position, starting number, or style, so this is a one-click, no-configuration way to get straightforward sequential numbering.
How it works
- 1 Upload your PDF
- 2 Each page is numbered automatically, starting at 1
- 3 Download the numbered PDF
When to use this
- Preparing a printed report, thesis, or booklet where readers need to reference specific pages
- Adding numbering to a document assembled from several merged PDFs
- Making a long PDF easier to navigate and cite in discussions or reviews
Important considerations
- Position and style aren't configurable. Numbers always go in the bottom-right corner in a plain numeral style — there's no option for "Page X of Y," Roman numerals, or a different corner.
- Very small or unusually-sized pages may show the number slightly differently placed relative to standard US Letter/A4 pages, since the numbering is overlaid using a standard page template.
- Do this after merging, before protecting. If you're combining files with Merge PDF, number the combined result rather than each file separately — and add a password with Protect PDF last, since encrypted PDFs can't be edited further.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I start numbering from something other than 1, or use "Page X of Y"?
Not currently — every document is numbered sequentially starting at 1, with a plain number and no "of Y" suffix.
Can I choose where on the page the number appears?
Not currently — numbers are placed in the bottom-right corner of every page.
Will this work correctly on non-standard page sizes?
It works on any page size, but the number's exact position is calculated relative to a standard page template, so on unusually small or large custom page sizes it may sit slightly differently than on standard Letter or A4 pages.