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Add page numbers to a PDF online for free

Number a PDF in one pass. Choose a format such as Page 3 of 12, pick the corner it sits in, and download the numbered document.

How to add page numbers to a PDF

  1. 1

    Open your PDF

    Click the upload area or drag the document you want numbered into the tool.

  2. 2

    Choose the format

    Use a plain number, or a pattern with placeholders for the current page and the page total.

  3. 3

    Pick the position

    Place the number at the top or bottom of the page, aligned left, center or right.

  4. 4

    Apply and download

    Apply the numbering to the whole document and download the numbered PDF.

PDF page numbers: FAQ

Can I write Page 3 of 12 instead of just 3?

Yes. The format accepts placeholders for the current page and the total, so a pattern like that is filled in per page.

Can I start numbering at a page other than the first?

Not yet. Numbering starts at page one and runs to the end of the document.

Can I put the number in the top corner?

Yes. Top or bottom, and left, center or right, are all available.

What if the PDF already has page numbers?

The new numbers are drawn on top of whatever is already there. Choose a different corner to avoid overlapping them.

Are the numbers selectable text?

Yes. Each number is written as a PDF text object, so it can be selected and searched like any other text.