Add page numbers throughout your PDF document
Number PDF pages for easier navigation and referencing, so readers can find the right section in a long document.
- 1 free task a day, no account needed
- No watermarks
- Encrypted in transit
- Deleted automatically
Add Page Numbers online, free
Add page numbers to a PDF and download a numbered PDF. Make printed reports, long contracts and handouts easier to navigate and cite without changing the original page sequence.
Good for: number legal exhibits, prepare report drafts, create readable handouts.
- Easier references
- No manual typing
- Keep original content
Easier references
Give readers a consistent visible page number to cite.
No manual typing
Number pages through the page-number editor instead of editing each page.
Keep original content
The numbering is added to the existing PDF pages.
Works on any device
Add Page Numbers runs in the browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android. Nothing to install.
How to add page numbers throughout your PDF document
- 1
Upload the PDF to number.
- 2
Set the numbering choices in the editor.
- 3
Add the numbers and download the PDF.
Limits and formats
- Input
- Output
- Files per run
- One file
- Max file size
- 25 MB for guests; free account 50 MB, Premium 500 MB
- Kept for
- 1 hour, then deleted
- Account
- Not required
Frequently asked questions
Does adding numbers change the page order?
No. It places numbering on the existing pages without reordering them.
Can I add a header along with page numbers?
Use Add Header & Footer and insert the {page} token in a header or footer position.
Will numbers appear on scanned pages?
Yes. Numbers are drawn on PDF pages even if the underlying content is a scan.
What is the free upload limit?
Guests can upload files up to 25 MB each. A free account raises the limit to 50 MB per file, and Premium allows 500 MB per file with larger batches.
Are uploaded PDFs private?
Files are encrypted in transit and deleted automatically after a short time.
Anything missing? Read how files are handled or write to support.
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