Add Page Numbers
Add page numbers along the bottom of every page in a PDF, either centred or in the bottom-right corner. Documents assembled from several sources almost always arrive without them, and numbered pages make a report far easier to reference in a meeting, print, and check for missing sheets.
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How to add page numbers to a PDF
- Select your PDF file.
- Choose bottom-center or bottom-right placement.
- Download the numbered PDF.
When you'd use this
- Assembled reports — A PDF merged from several files has no continuous numbering of its own.
- Printed handouts — Numbers make it immediately obvious if a printout is missing a sheet.
- Official submissions — Documents that have to be referred to page by page.
- Scanned study notes — Numbering a scanned set so it can be cited or discussed precisely.
Good to know
- Two positions — Bottom centre is the traditional choice for reports. Bottom right suits documents that will be bound or stapled on the left.
- Numbering starts at 1 — The first page of the file becomes page 1, and every page is numbered in sequence from there.
- Numbers are drawn into the page — They become part of the document, so they display and print identically everywhere.
- Watch a tight bottom margin — If a page's content runs very close to the bottom edge, the number may sit near it. Check the result before printing a long run.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start numbering from something other than 1?
Not yet — numbering currently always starts at 1 on the first page.
Where exactly are the numbers placed?
Near the bottom of each page, either centered or in the bottom-right corner.
Can I start numbering from a different number?
Not on this page — numbering always begins at 1. If a document needs to start at 5, extract the earlier pages into a separate file first.
Can I skip the cover page?
Not directly. Extract the cover with Extract PDF Pages, number the remaining pages, then join the two back together with Merge PDF.
Will the numbers overlap my text?
They sit in the bottom margin, which is empty on most documents. Very densely laid out pages are worth a quick check afterwards.