Add page numbers to PDF

Choose your PDF, pick the position, number format, text size and the page to start numbering on, then press Add page numbers. Download the numbered PDF when it's ready. The original file isn't changed, and you don't need an account or any software. It takes a few seconds.

Yes. Set Start numbering on page to 2 so the cover stays unnumbered. You can also set the first number to 0, so the page after the cover shows 1. That matches how most reports, theses and proposals are numbered in print. Preview the result before sharing.

Four: 1, Page 1, 1 / 10 and Page 1 of 10. Choose the plain number for a clean look, or Page 1 of 10 when readers need to know the total, such as in legal bundles and tender documents. All formats can go in any of the six positions.

At the top or the bottom of the page, on the left, in the centre or on the right, so six positions in all. Bottom centre is the most common for reports. Bottom right works well for documents that are printed and bound on the left edge.

No. Everything runs on your device, so the file is never uploaded. That keeps confidential reports, legal papers and statements private. Once the page has loaded, numbering even works without an internet connection. Nothing is stored, and there's no account to create, so no copy of your document is kept anywhere.

Numbers are placed near the edge of the page in the position you choose. If a page has content right at that edge, pick a different position or a smaller size. Check a few pages in the downloaded file, especially scans with narrow margins. Margins vary by document.

Yes. Merge the files first with Merge PDF, put pages in the right order with Organise PDF if needed, then add page numbers last. Numbering at the end makes sure the numbers run continuously through the whole document, without gaps or repeats. All three tools are free.

Yes. Numbers are drawn on top of each page, so they appear on scanned pages too. That's useful for scanned bundles that need page references, such as legal documents or tender submissions, where every page must be numbered. Choose a size that stands out on busy scans.

Yes, pick a size that's readable without drawing attention away from the content. Larger numbers suit documents read on phones; smaller ones suit printed reports. Check the result in a PDF viewer at normal zoom before sharing it. Most documents suit a small, neat size.

No. The pages, text and images stay as they were, and only the numbers are added on top. Selectable text stays selectable. The numbered file is about the same size as the original, so it's still easy to email. Links on the pages keep working too.

Yes, in modern mobile browsers. Choose the PDF, set the options and download the numbered file. Long documents take a little longer on a phone, but most reports and bundles finish in seconds on any recent device. No app or account is needed to do it.

Not directly. Open it with its password, save an unlocked copy, add the numbers to that copy, and delete the unlocked copy afterwards if it contains sensitive information. Many bank and insurance PDFs are protected this way. The original stays protected the whole time. Nothing is uploaded.

Your original isn't changed, so simply start again with the original file and adjust the start page, first number or position. It's a good habit to check the first, second and last pages of the result before sending it to anyone. Fixing it takes a minute.

The tool adds standard numerals in the formats listed. If you need Devanagari numerals or a custom label, a full PDF editor is the better option. For most business and academic documents, standard numerals are expected anyway. Positions and formats work the same for every document.

Yes. Adding page numbers is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit. It's one of the free PDF tools from Marketiism that run entirely in your browser, alongside merge, organise and watermark. Nothing else is added to your file, and business use is fine.