Add Page Numbers to PDF — Free Pagination Tool
Number every page of your PDF in one click — custom start, position, and format.
About this tool
When you add page numbers to PDF files, long documents become dramatically easier to navigate, reference, and print. This free tool paginates your entire PDF in one click — choose where the numbers sit, what they look like, and which number to start from.
Pick from five positions (bottom center is the classic choice), three formats — plain numbers, “Page 1” style, or “1 / 10” style — and set a custom starting number for documents that continue from a previous file. Numbers are drawn as crisp vector text in a professional slate-blue tone that suits business documents.
It's ideal for reports, ebooks, theses, contracts, and scanned bundles that arrived without pagination. Everything runs locally in your browser: no uploads, no accounts, no waiting in a queue, and the output is ready to print or share immediately.
How to use
- Upload the PDF you want to number.
- Choose the position, format, and starting number.
- Press “Add Page Numbers”.
- Download the paginated PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?
Yes. Set any starting number — handy for a document that continues from an earlier file.
Where can the numbers appear?
Five positions: bottom center, bottom left, bottom right, top center, and top right.
Will page numbers overlap my content?
Numbers sit in the margin area (30pt from the edge). For pages with full-bleed content, bottom-center is usually safest.
Can I skip the first page (cover)?
Numbering applies to all pages. To skip a cover, split it out first, number the rest, then merge back.
Is it free?
Completely free, no signup, no limits.
Are my documents uploaded?
No — numbering happens entirely in your browser.