Add Page Numbers to PDF

How to use Add Page Numbers

1. Select your PDF. Every page appears in a live preview.
2. Click where the number should go (top or bottom, left, center or right) and pick a number format. The preview updates at once.
3. Set the first page to number, the start number and the font size.
4. Click Add page numbers and download the numbered PDF.

About Add Page Numbers

Add Page Numbers puts a number on the pages of your PDF without any signup. Unlike tools that make you guess, you see every page in a live preview. Click a corner, choose a format and watch the number appear on each page before you press the button.

You can number all pages or only a range, start from any number, change the font, size, colour and distance from the edge, and choose formats such as Page 1 of 10 or roman numerals.

Page numbering made simple: top right, bottom center and more

The position picker has six places: top left, top center, top right, bottom left, bottom center and bottom right. Bottom center is the most common choice for reports and books. Top right is popular for letters, assignments and legal papers.

Click a position and the preview shows the number in that spot on every page. If it covers part of your text, increase the margin or choose another corner.

Number formats you can choose

Plain numbers (1, 2, 3), Page 1, 1 of 10, Page 1 of 10, 1 / 10, - 1 -, lower case roman (i, ii, iii), upper case roman (I, II, III) and a custom text where you can write your own words with {n} for the number and {t} for the last number.

Skip the cover page or paginate a PDF in parts

To paginate a PDF without numbering the cover, set From page to 2. To number only a section, set both From page and To page. You can run the tool again on the result to number another section in a different style.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add page numbers to a PDF online for free?

Choose your PDF, click a position such as Bottom center, pick a format and press Add page numbers. You see the number on every page before you download, and nothing is uploaded.

Can I put the page number at the top right?

Yes. Click Top right in the position picker. The number moves to the top right corner of every page in the preview straight away.

How do I start numbering from page 2 and skip the cover page?

Set From page to 2. The cover stays without a number. With Start at 1, page 2 shows 1. Set Start at 2 if you want page 2 to show 2.

Can I show Page 1 of 10?

Yes. Choose the Page 1 of 10 format, or 1 of 10, or 1 / 10. The total is worked out for you.

Can I use roman numerals like i, ii, iii?

Yes. Choose the i, ii, iii or I, II, III format. This is handy for a preface or table of contents.

Does it work with scanned or rotated PDFs?

Yes. Numbers are placed upright on rotated pages too. For scans the number is drawn on top of the page image.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. The preview and the numbering run inside your browser, so your PDF stays on your device.

What is PDF page numbering and why use it?

PDF page numbering means putting a number on every page, so readers can find a page, refer to it and keep the pages in order. It is also called paginating a PDF, and many people search for it as "page no to pdf".

How do I add page numbers to a PDF free?

This tool is free and needs no signup. Choose your PDF, pick a position and format, and press Add page numbers. You can also use it for numbering PDF pages online before you print or send a long document.

Is this tool free?

Add Page Numbers is free to use. There is no signup and no watermark.

Are my files safe?

Everything runs inside your browser, so your files stay on your device and are never uploaded.

Last updated: October 17, 2026 · How we write and test