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Number Pages

Insert page numbers in PDF with ease

Add page numbers to your PDF. Choose the position, format and style, and which pages to number.

  • Four number formats, any position
  • Done in seconds
  • Free, no sign-up, no watermarks

How it works

How to add page numbers to a PDF

  1. 01

    Drop your PDF into the upload area, or click to browse.

  2. 02

    Choose where the numbers go on the page.

  3. 03

    Pick a format and set the first number, the pages to number, font size and margin.

  4. 04

    Click Add page numbers and download your PDF.

01

Four formats

Choose 1, Page 1, 1 of N or Page 1 of N, where N is the total page count.

02

Number only some pages

Set a start and end page to skip covers or appendices, and choose the number to start counting from.

03

Live preview

See exactly how your numbers look on the page before you save, then fine-tune the size and margin.

Questions

Frequently asked

Can I skip the cover page?

Yes. Set From page to 2 so the cover stays blank, and set First number to 1 if you want counting to start there.

Can I show the total number of pages?

Yes. Choose 1 of N or Page 1 of N.

How long does it take to number PDF pages?

Just a few seconds for most files. Drop in your file, click the button and download the result.

Is Number Pages free?

Yes. It is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermarks added to your files.

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