How to add page numbers to a PDF

Page numbers make long reports, theses, contracts and merged bundles much easier to read, print and discuss (“see page 12”).

Step by step

1. Open Add Page Numbers and select your PDF.
2. Pick a Position: bottom center, bottom right, bottom left, top center or top right.
3. Set the Starting number and Font size.
4. Choose a Format: 1, Page 1 of N or 1 / N. The preview shows how it will look.
5. Click Add page numbers and download.

Tips

• Merge first, number last: combine all your files with Merge PDF, then add page numbers to the final document so the numbering runs continuously.
• If your document has a cover page that shouldn’t count, set the starting number so the first content page gets the number you want.
• Need a title, date or company name on every page as well? Use Header & Footer.