Can numbering start from something other than 1?

Yes — set 'Start numbering at' to any value. That's useful when the document is one part of a larger set and needs to continue where the previous part finished.

Is the Add Page Numbers to PDF tool free?

Yes — it's free with no sign-up, no watermark added to your file, and no daily limit. Files are processed on demand and never stored on our servers.

Add Page Numbers to PDF

Number the pages of a PDF. Pick where the numbers sit, how they're formatted, and whether to skip a cover page.

Drop your PDF hereor click to browse — up to 50MB

Your file is processed on our server and deleted the moment your download is ready — never stored, and cleared within the hour at the very latest.

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Why use this tool

Six positions and four number formats
Start from any number, for documents that continue from another
Optionally leave the cover page unnumbered
Free with no sign-up and no watermark

How it works

1Upload your PDF.
2Choose a position and format.
3Press Add page numbers.
4Download the numbered PDF.

Add Page Numbers to PDF — frequently asked questions

Yes. Turn on 'Skip the first page' and numbering starts on page two, which is the usual convention for reports and dissertations.

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