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Add Page Numbers to PDF

Insert page numbers into your PDF — choose position, format and starting number.

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What is this tool?

A PDF page number tool is a free online service that automatically inserts page numbers into every page of a PDF document. Choose the position (header or footer, left/centre/right), number format (1, 2, 3 or i, ii, iii) and starting number.

How to Use

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Upload your PDFClick or drag and drop the PDF you want to add page numbers to.
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Configure page number settingsChoose position (bottom centre is standard), number format (Arabic 1,2,3 or Roman i,ii,iii), starting page number and font size.
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Preview and downloadSee a preview of how the page numbers will look, then download the numbered PDF.

Common Uses

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Books & Reports

Add professional page numbers to multi-page reports, manuals and publications.

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Legal Documents

Court submissions and legal briefs require page numbers for reference during proceedings.

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Business Documents

Add page numbers to long business proposals and presentations for easy reference in meetings.

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Academic Papers

Research papers, theses and dissertations require page numbering per institutional style guides.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I start page numbers from a number other than 1?

Yes — set any starting number. This is useful for documents where a section starts on page 12 of a larger document.

Can I add page numbers to just some pages?

The tool adds numbers to all pages. For selective numbering, split the PDF, number the sections separately and merge them back.

What font is used for page numbers?

The default is a standard serif or sans-serif font matching the PDF's common font. Custom font options may be available.

Can I add 'Page X of Y' format?

Yes — 'Page X of Y' is one of the available format options, showing both the current page and the total page count.