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Numbering PDF

Add page numbers to your PDF online and for free. Choose position, style, font, and starting page. Local processing, your files never leave your device.

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About this tool

The PDF Numbering tool lets you add page numbers to any PDF directly in your browser. Choose from six positions, three numbering formats, and different fonts. Set which page to start from and what number to use as the first. All processing is done locally, with no installation and no file uploads.

PDF Numbering Features

Choose from 6 positions: top or bottom, left, center, or right
Three formats: number only, 'Page x', or 'Page x of total'
Font selection (TimesRoman, Courier, Helvetica) with bold option
Set the starting page and the initial page number

When to Number a PDF

Adding page numbers to PDFs is essential for professional documents, reports, course materials, and any file that needs page references.

  • Professional DocumentsAdd page numbers to contracts, reports, and proposals to make reading and referencing easier during meetings or reviews.
  • Educational MaterialsNumber course materials, e-books, and presentations so readers can follow the content by page number.
  • Multi-Part DocumentsUse a custom starting number to continue numbering from a previous document, keeping the correct sequence.
  • Scanning and ArchivingAdd numbering to scanned documents to organize them and make it easy to find a specific page.

How to Number a PDF

1

Upload your PDF

Click to upload or drag and drop the PDF file you want to number.

2

Configure the numbering

Choose the position, numbering style, font, starting page, and the number you want to begin with.

3

Download the result

Click Download to save the numbered PDF to your device. Processing is done locally in your browser, with no data uploads.

Questions and Answers

Can I start numbering from a specific page?

Yes. Use the 'Start from Page' field to define which page the numbering should begin on. Previous pages will have no number.

Can I use a number other than 1 as the starting number?

Yes. The 'Start numbering with' field lets you set any number as the start. This is useful when the document is a continuation of another.

Does the numbering tool work with password-protected PDFs?

No. Password-protected PDFs cannot be processed. Remove the password from the file before trying to number it.

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