How do I add page numbers to a PDF?

Upload your PDF, choose the position (top/bottom) and format, then download. Every page is numbered automatically.

Can I choose where the number goes?

Yes. You can place the number in the header (top) or footer (bottom) and pick its format.

Will it break the existing content?

No. The page number is added on top of the document; existing text and layout are preserved.

How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF: Choose Position and Format

The easiest way to make a long report, thesis or contract feel organized is to add page numbers. Here's how to add them to a PDF, choosing position and format.

When sharing a multi-page document, page numbers make a big difference: readers don't lose their place, printed pages don't get mixed up, and referencing becomes easy. Here's how to add numbers to your PDF in minutes.

When do you need it?

Easy referencing in reports, theses and academic documents.
Page integrity in contracts and official paperwork.
Keeping order in long documents headed for print.

Step by step

Upload the PDF: Add your document to the Page Numbers tool.
Choose position and format: Set whether the number goes at the top or bottom, and pick its format.
Download: Download the numbered PDF — every page is professionally numbered.

Add Page Numbers — Add page numbers to your PDF with your choice of position and format.

Tip

If your document has a cover page, consider starting numbering from the content page — leaving the cover without a number looks more professional.