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Add page numbers to PDF

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Add page numbers to PDF online. Choose position and format, set a start number, and download. Free and fast.

Choose a file or drop it here

One PDF · page numbers · up to 25 MB

Processed on the server and not kept after the response. Free plan — up to 5 PDF operations per day.

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload a PDF

    Reports, handouts, or contracts that need clear page references.

  2. 2

    Choose numbering

    Pick position, format (1 / N, Page N…), and an optional start number.

  3. 3

    Download

    Get the numbered PDF ready to print or send.

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You get the result in a second. No waiting in a line.

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Browser tools stay on your device. Uploaded files are processed and discarded with the response.

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Number PDF pages online

Page numbers make long PDFs easier to cite in email, print, or review.

Upload one file. Choose top or bottom placement and a number format. Set a custom start if needed.

Download the updated PDF. Original pages keep their content; only numbers are added.

Good for

  • Reports
  • Contracts
  • Handouts
  • Print packs

Tips

  • Bottom center is the usual choice
  • Use start at for appendices
  • Check a short PDF first
  • Free: 5 PDF jobs per day

Common questions

How do I add page numbers to a PDF?

Upload the PDF, pick where numbers go and the format, then download the numbered file.

Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?

Yes. Set “Start at” to any positive number.

What formats are available?

Plain numbers (1, 2, 3), page of total (1 / N), or “Page 1” style.

What happens to my file?

It is used only for processing. We do not keep it after the response.

Add Page Numbers to PDF Free — Toolsy