Add Page Numbers to PDF Online

Automatically number the pages of any PDF document online for free. Choose where to place the numbers — header or footer, left, center, or right — and download a properly paginated PDF ready for professional use.

How to number PDF pages

1. Upload your PDF by dragging it into the tool or clicking to select.
2. Choose the position for page numbers: header or footer, and alignment.
3. Optionally set the starting number and format.
4. Click Apply and download the numbered PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Can I choose where page numbers appear?

Yes. Place numbers in the header or footer, aligned left, center, or right.

Can I start numbering from a specific number?

Yes. Set the starting page number to any value.

Are page numbers added to all pages?

Yes by default. Some tools allow excluding the first page for title pages.

Will the original content be affected?

No. Page numbers are added in the margin area without overlapping existing content.