What is An unnumbered PDF?
Print it out or pass it around and the pages lose their order in a hurry — a 40-page report without page numbers is a nuisance to navigate, print, staple and reference.
Add Page Numbers to PDF
Stamp page numbers on a PDF — six positions, custom start, rotated pages handled.
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PDF page numbers
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How to add page numbers to a PDF
Add your PDF
Drop your PDF onto the page, or click to browse. One file at a time.
Pick a position and format
Choose where the number sits, how it reads — 1, 1 / N or Page 1 of N — and where the count starts. A live example shows the result.
Add the numbers
Click Add page numbers. The numbers are stamped on top of each page on your own device — rotated pages are placed upright.
Download your PDF
The numbered PDF downloads straight away, named after your original file.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
Add your PDF, pick where the number should sit and how it should read, then click Add page numbers. The numbered PDF downloads straight away. Everything runs in your browser.
Is this tool free?
Yes — free, no signup, no watermark, and no limit on how many documents you number.
Do I have to upload my PDF?
No. The numbers are stamped onto the file on your own device. Watch the Network tab while you use it — no upload of your document appears.
Are my files private?
Yes. Your PDF never leaves your device, so there is no copy on our side to store, log, or leak.
Where can the numbers go?
Six spots: any corner or the middle of the top or bottom edge, with a sensible margin. The default, bottom center, suits most documents.
What number formats are available?
Plain numbers (1, 2, 3), numbers with the total (1 / 48), and Page 1 of 48. Numbers can start anywhere — useful when a document continues another file.
What about rotated or sideways pages?
They are handled. Pages that carry a 90, 180 or 270 degree rotation get their number placed and turned so it reads upright when the page is displayed correctly.
Will numbering change my document?
The numbers are stamped on top as a thin overlay — your pages are not re-rendered, re-compressed or re-laid-out, and the rest of the file is untouched.
Is there a page limit?
No limit we impose — the practical ceiling is your device’s memory, same as our other PDF tools.
Do I need an account, and is there a watermark?
No account, no email, and no watermark. The only marking on your PDF is the numbering you asked for.
Why number a PDF
Here is what each format is for, and when converting page numbers onto a PDF is the right move.
What is A numbered PDF?
Every page carries a small, unobtrusive marker — 1, 1 / 48 or Page 1 of 48 — placed where it does not fight the content. The pages themselves are untouched.
When you need it
Number a PDF before you print, assemble or send it: reports, contracts, scan packets and handouts all read better when people can say “see page 12” and everyone finds page 12.