Add Page Numbers to a PDF
Add page numbers to a report, manual or scanned document in a few steps. Choose the PDF, pick how the numbers should look and where they go, and save a numbered copy. The file is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Step 1: Choose your PDF
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Step 2: Choose how the numbers look
Step 3: Add page numbers
Choose a PDF in step 1 first.
Step 4: Download your new files
Your new files will appear here after you press “Add page numbers”.
How to use it
- Choose the PDF you want to number. The tool shows how many pages it has.
- Pick a style (1, Page 1, 1 / 12 or Page 1 of 12), a position such as bottom center, and a size.
- Set the first number and the page where numbering starts, for example page 2 to leave a cover page without a number.
- Add the page numbers and download the new PDF, named like report-numbered.pdf.
Questions
- Can I skip the cover page?
- Yes. Set Start numbering on page to 2 (or later). Pages before it get no number, and the first numbered page uses the first number you choose.
- Will the numbers be upright on rotated pages?
- Yes. If some pages are rotated in the PDF, the numbers are placed upright in the chosen position as the pages appear on screen.
- Does adding numbers change my pages?
- The numbers are added on top of each page. The existing text and images are not changed or re-compressed.
- Can I use gray numbers instead of black?
- Yes. Tick Gray instead of black for less noticeable numbers. You can also choose small, medium or large text.
- Why can't I add page numbers to my PDF?
- Password-protected PDFs cannot be changed with this tool. Remove the password first with software that has the right to open the file.