Free online tool by DocsBolt
Add Page Numbers to PDF
Number the pages of a PDF that was merged, scanned or exported without them — so a printed copy can be put back in order and a reviewer can say "page 7" and be understood.
Add page numbers to a PDF free online. Choose the corner or edge, the starting number and a format like 'Page 3 of 12' — instant download, no login.
What this tool includes
Output
Numbered PDF
Accepts: .pdf
Add Page Numbers
Upload your file, choose any optional settings, and download the result.
Workflow
Upload the PDF
Merged, scanned or exported — any PDF works.
Pick position and format
Bottom centre is the default; change the format or start number if you need to.
Download
Every page carries its number in the same place.
FAQ
Can I start from a number other than 1?
Yes. Set the start number — useful when this file is the second half of a larger document and should begin at page 41.
Will the numbers cover existing content?
They sit 1 cm from the edge in the margin most documents leave empty. If a page has content right to the edge, choose a different position.
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
Yes. The number is drawn on top of the page, so it does not matter whether the page is text or an image.
Which format should I choose?
'1, 2, 3' is right for most things. 'Page 1 of 12' is what reviewers and printers prefer because a missing page is obvious. '1 / 12' is the compact version of the same idea.
Can I number only some pages?
Every page is numbered, because a partial sequence is more confusing than none. If you need a cover page without a number, extract it, number the rest, and merge the cover back on the front.
Will the numbers print?
Yes. They are drawn into the page content, not added as an annotation, so they print, appear in every viewer and survive further conversion.
About Add Page Numbers
Page numbers are the first thing lost when a document is assembled from parts. Merge three PDFs and each keeps its own numbering, or none; scan a stack of paper and the pages have nothing at all; export slides and the deck's numbering means nothing once it is printed and dropped. This tool stamps a single consistent sequence onto every page, in the margin, in a plain grey Helvetica that reads as part of the document rather than a sticker on it. It does not touch what is already on the page — an existing footer stays where it was, so if the document already has numbers in one corner, put the new ones in another or at the top.
What you get with Add Page Numbers
- Six positions: any corner or edge
- '1', '1 / 12' or 'Page 1 of 12'
- Start from any number
Add Page Numbers at a glance
- Input formats
- Output format
- Numbered PDF
- Batch upload
- One file at a time
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