Add Page Numbers to PDF
Easily paginate your PDF documents with custom positioning, fonts, and colors.
How It Works
1. Upload Your PDF
Select your PDF document by clicking the upload button or by simply dragging and dropping it into the designated area.
2. Customize Numbers
Choose the position (e.g., bottom center), font size, and color for your page numbers to match your document's style.
3. Add & Download
Click the "Add Page Numbers" button. Your newly paginated PDF file will be ready for download instantly.
Why Add Page Numbers to a PDF?
Professional Document Navigation
Page numbers make long documents easier to navigate and give them a professional, organized appearance.
Easy Referencing
Quickly refer to specific pages when collaborating with colleagues or citing information in reports and academic papers.
Full Customization
You're in control. Choose the exact position, font size, and color to ensure the page numbers perfectly match your document.
More About Add Page Number Tool
What is PDF Page Numbering?
PDF page numbering is the process of automatically adding sequential numbers to each page of a PDF document. This simple but powerful feature helps in organizing long documents, making them easier to read and reference. It's a standard practice for creating professional reports, academic papers, and official documents. Our tool simplifies this process by allowing you to add these numbers with a few clicks, without needing to install any software.
Why Use This Tool?
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No Installation Required
Access our tool directly from your browser. There's no need to download or install any heavy software on your computer.
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User-Friendly Interface
Our clean and intuitive design makes it easy for anyone to add page numbers, regardless of their technical skills.
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Secure & Private
We prioritize your privacy. All uploaded files are processed on our servers using a secure connection and are permanently deleted shortly after you download your document.
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Completely Free
Use our PDF page numbering tool without any hidden costs or watermarks. It's a free service for everyone.
Who Should Use This Tool?
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Students & Academics
Easily format your essays, research papers, and theses for professional submission.
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Business Professionals
Add professional numbering to reports, proposals, and presentations for organized sharing and printing.
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Government & Legal Staff
Quickly paginate legal documents, contracts, and filings to ensure clear referencing and compliance.
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Anyone Needing to Organize a PDF
If you have a multi-page PDF document, our tool is the fastest way to add structure and make it more readable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Simply upload your PDF file to the tool, select your desired customization options (position, size, and color), and click the "Add Page Numbers" button. The new, paginated PDF will be ready for you to download instantly. It’s that easy!
Yes, our tool automatically adds page numbers in the "Page X of Y" format, such as "1 of 10," to give your document clear and complete page information. This feature helps readers understand the total length of your document at a glance.
Currently, our tool applies numbering to all pages in your document. We are constantly working on new features, and the option to specify a page range for numbering is in development. Check back for updates!
Our free tool is designed to handle most common PDF file sizes. While there isn't a strict limit, extremely large files may take longer to process depending on your internet connection and device. For best performance, we recommend using files under 100MB.
Yes, once you download your new PDF, the page numbers are permanently embedded into the document. You can open the file on any device or software, and the numbers will be correctly displayed.
Our tool cannot process password-protected PDF files. Please ensure your PDF is unlocked before uploading it to add page numbers.
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