How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF
Page numbers make a document easier to read, reference and print — essential for reports, contracts, dissertations and ebooks. If your PDF doesn't already have them, you can add them in seconds without any special software.
Add page numbers privately, in your browser
Our Add Page Numbers tool places a number at the bottom of every page and works entirely on your device — your file is never uploaded. That matters when the document is confidential.
Step-by-step
- Open the Add Page Numbers tool.
- Add your PDF.
- Click Add Page Numbers & Download.
- Every page gets a clear number at the bottom-centre.
When page numbers help most
- Long reports & theses: makes referencing and printing far easier.
- Contracts: clearly shows nothing is missing or out of order.
- Merged documents: after combining files with Merge PDF, numbering ties everything together.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the numbers appear? At the bottom-centre of every page.
Is there a limit or watermark? No — free and unlimited.
Is it private? Yes — numbering happens in your browser; nothing is uploaded.