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Add Page Numbers to PDF Online Free – Number PDF Pages

Add Page Numbers to PDF Simple, Customizable, and Free

Easily insert page numbers into your PDF documents. Customize the position, style, and range in just a few clicks.

About Our Page Numbering Tool

What is Our PDF Page Numbering Tool?

A comprehensive online tool that gives you full control to add professional page numbers to any PDF document.

Advanced Customization

Our PDF Page Numbering Tool makes it easy to add clear, professional page numbers to your documents. Whether you're creating a report, a thesis, or an e-book, proper pagination is essential.

You get complete control over every aspect: choose the exact position, set a custom page range, select your preferred numbering format (1, a, A), and style the font, color, and size. You can even define a custom text pattern like "Page 1 of 20".

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Why Choose Our Add Page Number Tool?

1

Custom Positioning

Easily place page numbers at the top, bottom, left, right, or center of your PDF pages.

2

Font & Style Options

Choose from different fonts, sizes, and colors to match your document’s style.

3

Skip Pages Feature

Start numbering after the cover page or table of contents with a single click.

4

Instant Preview

See how your page numbers will look before downloading the final PDF.

Add Page Numbers Tool

Upload your PDF and customize the page numbers with a live preview.

Drag & Drop PDF Here

Or click to browse files

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Add Page Numbers to Your PDF

Follow these simple steps to add professional, customized page numbers to your PDF file in minutes.

1

Upload Your PDF File

Drag and drop your PDF file into the designated area, or click the "Select PDF" button to choose it from your computer. Your document will be processed securely in your browser.

💡 Tip: After uploading, a preview of each page will appear below the settings panel.

2

Customize Your Settings

Use the intuitive settings panel to design your page numbers. You will see your changes reflected on the page previews in real-time.

Choose the position (e.g., bottom-center) and margin.
Select a custom page range or skip the first page.
Set the font style, size, color, and text pattern (e.g., "Page 1 of 10").
3

Add Page Numbers

When you're satisfied with the preview, click the "Add Page Numbers" button. Our tool will process your file and embed the numbers according to your settings.

⚡ Processing is fast and secure, happening entirely in your browser!

4

Preview & Download

After processing, a full preview of the final numbered PDF will be displayed. You can navigate through the pages, rename your file, and then click the "Download" button to save it to your device.

Final Preview Download Securely

Quick Tips for Best Results for PDF Numbering

Use the Live Preview

Adjust settings and watch the previews update in real-time to get the position and style perfect before finalizing.

Select a Page Range

Use 'Custom range' or 'Skip first page' for documents that don't need numbers on every page, like reports with a cover.

Match Your Style

Choose the font family, size, and color that best fits the style and tone of your existing document.

Ready to Organize Your Documents?

Add professional page numbers to your PDFs in seconds. Try our fast, secure, and highly customizable tool now.

Real-World Use Cases

Page Numbering Applications

Discover how adding page numbers is essential in various personal, academic, and professional scenarios.

Academic & Research

Add professional pagination to your thesis, dissertation, research papers, and assignments to meet submission guidelines and ensure clear citations.

Paginate a thesis or dissertation according to university standards.
Add page numbers to research papers for clear references and citations.
Number assignments for easy grading and review.

Business & Office

Ensure clarity and professionalism in all business documents. Add page numbers to legal contracts, financial reports, user manuals, and business proposals.

Number pages in legal contracts and official documents for validity.
Add 'Page X of Y' to proposals and reports for easy navigation.
Create professional user manuals with clear page references.

Personal Use

Keep your personal digital documents organized. Add page numbers to e-books, recipe collections, scanned photo albums, or personal portfolios.

Paginate chapters of a personal e-book for easy reading.
Number pages in a scanned recipe book for quick lookups.
Organize a digital photo album or portfolio with page counts.

Who Can Benefit?

Students & Educators

Ensure proper formatting for theses, assignments, and study materials.

Business Professionals

Create professional, easy-to-navigate reports, contracts, and manuals.

General Users

Organize e-books, recipe collections, and personal scanned documents.

What Our Users Say

Trusted by thousands for quick, easy, and secure PDF page rotation.

Verified User

A Lifesaver for My Thesis

The custom range and 'skip first page' options were exactly what I needed for my thesis. I was able to number the pages perfectly, starting after the title page. So easy!

Dave Lee

University Student

6 days ago

Verified User

Professional Reports Made Easy

I use this tool weekly to add page numbers to client reports. The ability to customize the font and position makes our documents look so much more professional. It's fast and reliable.

Austin Evans

Legal Assistant

15 days ago

Verified User

Exactly What I Was Looking For

Simple, free, and does everything you need. I loved the live preview feature, it saved me from having to download the file over and over to get the position just right.

Linus S.

Small Business Owner

19 days ago

Verified User

Perfect for Online Classes

As a teacher, I often need to send numbered PDFs to students. This tool is quick, simple, and saves me a lot of formatting time. Highly recommend!

Sara D.

School Teacher

31 days ago

Verified User

Great for Business Documents

We use it for numbering invoices and proposals. The professional look it adds to our documents is incredible. Easy drag-and-drop upload makes it effortless.

Suresh M.

Entrepreneur

37 days ago

Verified User

Smooth & Hassle-Free

No ads, no distractions, just a smooth experience. Upload, set preferences, and download – done in seconds. Definitely bookmarking this site.

Michael F.

Freelancer

43 days ago

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get instant answers to common questions about our PDF Merger tool.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, our PDF page numbering tool is completely free. There are no hidden costs or subscriptions.

Are my files secure?

Absolutely. All processing happens in your browser. Your files are never sent to our servers, ensuring your data remains private.

Can I number only a few pages?

Yes. You can use the "Custom range" option to specify exactly which pages should be numbered, for example, "3-12, 15".

Does adding numbers affect PDF quality?

No. The original content of your PDF remains untouched. We simply add a new text layer for the page numbers, preserving the quality of your document.

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