Add Page Numbers
Add page numbers to PDF files online for free. Choose position, format, and starting number in your browser. Your document stays on your device.
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About This Tool
Page Numbers adds customizable page numbering to your PDF documents. Choose from various formats, positions, and styles to match your document's design.
You can set the starting number, skip certain pages, and use different numbering formats (1, 2, 3 or i, ii, iii). Perfect for creating professional documents with proper pagination.
All processing happens locally in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private.
Pick a position that does not collide with existing footers or headers; bottom center or bottom right is the most common choice for reports and court filings. If the document has a cover or title page, skip it and start numbering from the first content page. Use Roman numerals for front matter such as a table of contents if you are assembling a thesis. Merge all parts into one file first, then number, so the sequence runs continuously.
Numbering is often the last step before a document is submitted, which means the file is in its final, complete form. TokPDF adds the numbers in your browser using WebAssembly, so the finished document is not uploaded anywhere. Changes apply quickly even to long files, and you can do it on a laptop, a library computer, or a phone without installing anything.
How to Use
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file or click to select the document.
Configure Numbering
Choose position, format, starting number, and which pages to number.
Apply and Download
Click Apply to add page numbers and download your updated PDF.
Use Cases
Professional Documents
Add page numbers to reports, proposals, and business documents.
Academic Papers
Number pages according to academic formatting requirements.
Legal Documents
Add proper pagination to contracts and legal filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skip the first page?
Yes, you can specify which pages to number and which to skip, such as title pages or cover pages.
What number formats are available?
You can use Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3), Roman numerals (i, ii, iii or I, II, III), or letters (a, b, c).
Can I add "Page X of Y" format?
Yes, you can include the total page count in your numbering format.
How do I add page numbers to a PDF without Acrobat?
Open TokPDF's Add Page Numbers tool in your browser, load the PDF, and choose position, format, and starting number. Download the numbered file when done. There is no software to install and no account required.
Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?
Yes. Set the starting number to any value, which is useful when the PDF is one chapter of a larger document. Combined with skipping the first pages, this lets the numbers match the printed sequence of the full work.
How do I add Bates numbering to a PDF?
Bates numbering uses a prefix with sequential numbers, often for legal documents. The tool focuses on standard page numbering formats. For a simple sequence, merge all documents into one file first, then add continuous page numbers so every page has a unique number.
Will page numbers cover existing text?
They can if the chosen position overlaps content already on the page. Preview the result, and if numbers sit on top of a footer or margin note, choose a different corner, adjust the margin, or reduce the font size.