Add Page Numbers to PDF
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How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF
1. Upload Your PDF
Select or drag the PDF you want to number. A preview of the first page appears.
2. Choose Position and Format
Pick one of six positions and a format such as 1, 1 / 10 or Page 1 of 10. Set the start number, page range, size and color.
3. Download the Numbered PDF
Click Add Page Numbers & Download. Every selected page gets its number in the same spot.
Why Number PDF Pages with PDFtip
Full Control
Skip the cover page, start from any number and choose the exact look of your page numbers.
Original Quality Kept
Numbers are added as real text. Your pages, fonts and images are not changed, and rotated pages get upright numbers.
No Upload
Page numbers are added in your browser. Your document never leaves your device.
Add Page Numbers FAQ
How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
Upload the PDF, choose where the numbers go and how they look, then click Add Page Numbers & Download. The numbered PDF downloads in seconds.
Can I skip the cover page?
Yes. Set Pages to number to start at page 2. If the first numbered page should show 1, keep Start numbering at 1.
Can I use a format like "Page 1 of 10"?
Yes. Choose from 1, 1 / 10, Page 1, Page 1 of 10 and - 1 -. The total counts only the pages you number.
What about landscape or rotated pages?
Positions follow the page as you see it, so numbers on rotated pages are upright and in the chosen corner.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser, so your document stays on your device.
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