Add Page Numbers to PDF

How to use the add page numbers to pdf

1. Open the PDF.
2. Choose the position, format and starting number.
3. Add the numbers and download the result.

About this tool

Page numbers matter as soon as a document is printed, filed or referred to in a meeting. This draws them straight onto the pages, so they survive printing and appear in any viewer.

The options exist because real documents are inconsistent: a cover page usually should not be numbered, an appendix might need to continue from 47 rather than 1, and a bound report often wants 'Page 3 of 12' rather than a bare digit. Numbers are drawn in Helvetica at a size you choose, in the margin, so they sit clear of the content on a normally laid-out page.

Common uses

• Numbering a report before it is printed and bound.
• Continuing numbering across an appendix.
• Preparing a document for a meeting where people cite page numbers.

Frequently asked questions

Can I skip the cover page?

Yes. Tick 'skip the first page' and numbering starts on page two, counting from your chosen starting number.

Will the number overlap my content?

Numbers sit in the margin, about 28 points from the edge. On a page with content running into the margin they can overlap — reduce the text size or choose another corner.