The free Add Page Numbers tool stamps page numbers onto a PDF. Upload your document, choose where the numbers appear and which number to start from, and download the paginated file. It is free, adds no watermark, and needs no account.
Page numbers make a document easier to navigate, reference, and keep in order. The tool adds them cleanly onto each page in the position you pick, and the numbering is written into the file, so it stays put when the document is shared or printed.
How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF
- Upload your PDF. Select the file or drag it onto the upload area.
- Set your options. Choose the position for the numbers, the starting number, and the size.
- Apply. The tool stamps the page numbers onto the document.
- Download. Save the numbered PDF to your device.
Clear References for Any Document
A document without page numbers is hard to cite and easy to shuffle out of order. Adding numbers gives every page a clear reference, which matters for reports people discuss by page, contracts that need precise pointers, and any long document a reader needs to navigate. You control where the numbers sit and where the count begins, so you can skip a cover page or match an existing scheme, and the result is a professional, properly paginated file.
Is My File Safe?
Your files are handled securely. Uploaded PDFs are deleted from our servers immediately after processing, whether it succeeds or fails. The result is stored under a random, unguessable name and stays available to download for up to two hours, then it is automatically and permanently deleted. All uploads and downloads use a secure HTTPS connection.
When to Add Page Numbers
- Finalizing a report. Give a report clear page references before sharing.
- Preparing a contract. Number pages so they can be cited precisely.
- Assembling a document. Add pagination to a file built from several sources.
- Making a document navigable. Help readers find and refer to pages in a long file.
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Building a document first? Merge PDFs then number them. You can also add a watermark or organize pages.
