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Add Page Numbers Online for Free
Add page numbers to a PDF. Choose where they go and check the preview before downloading.
- Select PDF
- Choose your numbering
- Preview and download
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One PDF up to 30 MB and 100 pages. For forms, use a copy saved with Print to PDF. Keep any signed original.
All pages remain in the file. Settings only affect the selected range. Recheck the preview after changing settings.
Help readers navigate a report or handout
Page numbers help people refer to the same place when reviewing a report or using printed handouts. If the cover should remain unnumbered, choose the pages that need numbers and set the starting number accordingly. Check that the placement does not cover existing footnotes or page labels.
This tool works on a copy in your browser. It does not overwrite the original file, add OCR or preserve the validity of digital signatures. Review the downloaded document before sharing.
How to Use
- Choose your PDF.
- Choose a page range, starting number and format.
- Set the header or footer position, margin, font size and color.
- Preview a page and create your numbered PDF.
Why Use This Tool
- Keep document processing on your device.
- Choose specific pages while retaining the whole document.
- Preview the edited page before downloading.
- Keep existing text without turning pages into images.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skip the cover page?
Yes. For a ten-page document, enter 2-10 and start numbering at 1. The cover stays in the output but receives no added number.
What happens with nonconsecutive pages?
Selected pages are numbered consecutively in document order. For example, pages 1, 3 and 5 starting at 10 receive 10, 11 and 12. Formats containing a total use the final number, 12 in that example.
Does this replace existing page numbers?
No. New numbers are placed over the page content. Existing printed numbers and PDF page labels are not removed or changed. Preview placement to avoid overlaps.
Do I need to upload my report?
No. The PDF is edited in this browser tab. Use one ordinary unlocked PDF up to 30 MB and 100 pages; form and signature fields are not supported. Download the output before leaving.