Add Page Numbers to PDF

About this Tool

Add page numbers to PDF online free — number your document in seconds

You merged a 40-page report. Printed it for a meeting. No page numbers. Now nobody can follow along or reference a specific section. TruePDFs Add Page Numbers tool fixes that before you hit print. Free, browser-based, no installation.

What this tool does

It inserts page numbers into your PDF — header or footer, left or right or center, any font size, any color. Live preview shows exactly where the numbers will appear before you apply them. Formats include plain numbers, "Page 1 of 10," or custom styles. Start numbering from any page you choose.

How to add page numbers to a PDF

Step 1: Upload your PDF

Click "Select PDF File" and choose your document. Works on desktop and mobile.

Step 2: Set your preferences

Choose position — top or bottom, left, center, or right. Pick format, font size, color, and starting number.

Step 3: Preview

Check the live preview to confirm placement looks right before applying.

Step 4: Apply and download

Click "Add Page Numbers Now." Download your numbered PDF. Done. No signup. No watermarks. Free.

Who needs this?

Students and academics

Assignments, dissertations, and research papers often require page numbers in a specific format and position. This handles it in under a minute.

Business professionals

Reports, proposals, and presentations shared in meetings need page numbers so everyone can reference the same section.

Legal professionals

Court filings and contracts require proper pagination. Missing page numbers on a legal document creates real problems.

Publishers and writers

Ebooks, manuals, and training documents need clean pagination before publishing or printing.

Can I skip the cover page?

Yes. Set the starting number and page range to exclude the cover or any pages that shouldn't be numbered. The tool applies numbers only where you want them.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Yes. Completely free, no hidden charges.

Can I choose where the numbers appear?

Yes. Top or bottom, left, center, or right — 6 position options total.

Can I start numbering from a specific page?

Yes. Set a custom starting number and the tool counts from there.

What formats are available?

Plain numbers, "Page X of Y," and other common pagination formats.

Do I need an account?

No. Upload, customize, download.

Is my file secure?

Yes. Processing runs in your browser, files not stored permanently after processing.

Works on mobile?

Yes. Open TruePDFs in your phone browser — no app needed.