About Add PDF page numbers
Add PDF page numbers online to identify pages in a handoff or reading copy. Choose a starting number, placement, and simple numeric style. The tool can number rotated PDF pages by placing text relative to their visible crop boxes rather than ignoring page rotation.
How to stamp sequential numbers on a PDF
- Select a PDF without password protection.
- Choose the starting number, top or bottom center, style, and font size.
- Select Process, inspect the PDF preview, and download numbered.pdf.
A practical example
- Input
A two-page PDF with starting number 1, bottom-center placement, and the 1 / total style.
- Result
The first page shows 1 / 2 and the second shows 2 / 2 near the bottom center.
Numbers are drawn over existing content. The margin is 18 PDF points; no extra footer space is created.
Supported input and limitations
- Input is limited to 100 MB and 2,000 pages. Starting numbers range from 1 to 1,000,000 and Helvetica font size from 8 to 36 points. Very small pages are rejected.
- All pages are numbered. Existing numbers are not removed and content can be covered. Saving changes signed PDFs and does not preserve signature validity; keep the original.
Processing happens on your device. Read about local processing and optional workspace recovery.
Frequently asked questions
Can PDF page numbering start at a different number?
Yes. Set Starting number. With the total style, the denominator is the last printed number, not necessarily the physical page count.
Does adding page numbers make room for a footer?
No. Numbers are overlaid inside the existing page crop box. Inspect each page for collisions with original content.