Add Page Numbers to PDF

Number the pages of a PDF in any corner or centred at the top or bottom, in the format, font, size and colour you choose. It runs in your browser, so the file stays on your device, with no size limit or sign-up.

How to use Add Page Numbers

Choose a PDF to number.
Pick the Position, then the Format: 1, Page 1, 1 / 9 or Page 1 of 9.
Choose the font, then set Start at, Font size, Colour and Distance from edge.
Optionally limit Pages, e.g. 2-10, then click Add page numbers.
Download the numbered PDF.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add page numbers to a PDF?

Open the PDF here, pick where the numbers go and what they look like, and click Add page numbers. The numbers are drawn onto the pages of a new copy.

Can I skip the cover page when numbering?

Yes. Type a range in Pages, such as 2-10, and set Start at to the number the first numbered page should show.

Can I use the format Page X of Y?

Yes. Choose Page 1 of 9 or 1 / 9 as the format and the total is filled in for you.

Which fonts can I use?

Helvetica, Times or Courier for English and other Western European languages, or Noto Sans for other scripts. Noto Sans also writes Greek, Cyrillic, Devanagari (Hindi, Marathi, Nepali), Bengali, Gujarati, Odia, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada; Gurmukhi and Malayalam aren't supported yet. You can also pick Indian digits such as १ २ ३ and write a custom format like "पृष्ठ {n} / {total}".

Can I number pages on my phone?

Yes. The tool works in mobile browsers; pick the PDF from your files and download the numbered copy.

Can I number a password-protected PDF?

Remove the password first with Unlock PDF, then number the unlocked copy.

Is my PDF uploaded to add page numbers?

No. The numbers are added in your browser and the file stays on your device.

Options at a glance

Setting	Choices
Position	Top left, top centre, top right, bottom left, bottom centre, bottom right
Format	1 · Page 1 · 1 / 9 · Page 1 of 9
Font	Helvetica, Times, Courier (Latin) or Noto Sans (Latin plus Indian scripts)
Digits	Western (1 2 3) or Devanagari, Bengali, Gujarati, Odia, Tamil, Telugu or Kannada digits
Custom format	Your own text with {n} for the page number and {total} for the page count
Start at	Any number, so a document can continue from an earlier part
Pages	All pages, or a range such as 2-10 to skip a cover or contents page

Tips

Combining several files? Merge the PDFs first, then number the result so the count runs through.
For thesis, report or tender submissions that want numbers from the first content page, use Pages and Start at together.
To brand pages as well, add a watermark after numbering.

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