Leave room for the number
Check the margin in the preview. A drawing or a scanned form may already fill the page. Move the number or leave those pages out of the selection if it would cover information.
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A practical example
Number a report while leaving its cover alone
For a five-page PDF, selecting pages 2-5 and starting at 1 adds numbers 1 through 4 to the body of the report.
- Enter the page range, starting value and top or bottom position.
- Preview the margin area and download the numbered PDF.
Numbers already printed in the PDF remain. Choose a position that does not cover existing text or diagrams.
Back to the toolAbout the add page numbers to pdf: instructions and questions
Number PDF pages with a starting value, page range and corner or centre position. Preview and download the numbered file.
How to use the add page numbers to pdf
- Choose an unsigned PDF. Open one ordinary, unencrypted PDF. Password-protected documents are not supported.
- Set your changes. Use the controls and preview to check the intended result before exporting.
- Download and check. Save a new PDF and open it in your regular viewer. Keep the original file for your records.
Make the next step easier
Give a document a clearer reference.
Page numbers make a report, quote pack or training handout easier to discuss. Choose the section to number before exporting.
Use the physical page order
The input refers to the first, second and later pages in the file. Printed labels can be different. Numbering follows your selected page order from the start value.
Add Page Numbers to PDF questions
Is this free without an account?
Yes. There is no signup, payment gate or added watermark. The stated limits keep the work manageable on your device. Your result is a normal downloadable file.
Are my files uploaded?
No. These tools read and process files in your browser tab. File contents are not sent to a conversion server or a paid API. Download the result before closing the tab. Normal website hosting and page analytics still apply.
Can I start numbering after the cover?
Yes. Choose the physical pages to number, then set the starting number. The first selected page receives that number.
Can I choose the position?
Yes. Place numbers at the top or bottom, aligned left, centre or right. Check that the chosen position does not cover important content.
Does this replace numbers already on the pages?
No. New numbers are added on top of the page. Existing page numbers remain. This tool does not change a PDF reader’s page labels or table of contents.
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