Add Page Numbers to PDF Files Online

Easily insert page numbers into your PDF documents. Customize the position, format, and font to professionally organize your files in seconds. Secure and free.

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Pro tip: Use the 'Page X of Y' format to add total page counts, perfect for professional reports.
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Add Page Numbers — Tool

Upload your PDF to start. Customize how and where your page numbers appear with our simple options.

Your files are always private. The entire process runs securely in your browser.

How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF — Step by Step

Follow these simple steps to add clear, professional page numbers to your document.

  1. Open the widget — click “Open Paging Tool” or scroll to the tool on this page.
  2. Upload your PDF file — drag & drop your document or select it from your computer.
  3. Customize your numbers — choose the position (header/footer), alignment (left/center/right), and format (e.g., '1' or 'Page 1 of 10').
  4. Select page range (optional) — specify which pages to number if you want to exclude a cover page.
  5. Apply and Download — click the button to add the numbers, then download your perfectly paginated PDF.

Common use cases

  • Numbering academic papers and theses for proper citation and reference.
  • Organizing long business reports, proposals, or manuals.
  • Adding page counts to legal documents, contracts, and case files.
  • Preparing e-books and manuscripts for review or publication.

Why Use Our Free PDF Paging Tool?

Our tool is designed for simplicity, customization, and complete security.

Privacy-First

Page numbers are added in your browser. Your confidential files are never uploaded to any server.

Full Customization

Control the position, alignment, font, size, and format of your page numbers for a professional look.

No Quality Loss

Page numbers are added as a clean text layer without altering the quality of your original document.

Instant & Free

Get your numbered PDF in seconds with no software to install and no hidden costs.

Tips & Best Practices for Page Numbering

  • For formal documents, consider starting the page numbering on the second or third page to skip the title page and table of contents.
  • Check if your company or university has specific guidelines for page number placement (e.g., bottom-right).
  • Use a clear, simple font like Helvetica or Times New Roman for maximum readability.
  • Preview your document with the page numbers before finalizing to ensure they don't overlap with existing text or footers.

Frequently Asked Questions

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