How to Add Page Numbers to PDF
Missing page numbers make multi-page documents harder to reference, cite, and navigate. Whether you are preparing a report, thesis, legal filing, or manual, page numbers are a basic requirement.
YourPDF.tools lets you add page numbers to any PDF in seconds. Choose the position (top or bottom, left, center, or right), set the starting number, and download the result. Everything runs in your browser.
Key Takeaways
- •Add page numbers to any PDF regardless of how it was created.
- •Choose position, format, and starting number.
- •Processing happens in your browser — no file upload.
- •Works with scanned documents, generated PDFs, and any other PDF type.
How to Add Page Numbers
- Open the Add Page Numbers tool. Navigate to yourpdf.tools/add-page-numbers.
- Upload your PDF. Drop the file into the upload area.
- Configure numbering. Choose position (e.g., bottom center), format, font size, and starting page number.
- Preview the result. Check that numbers appear where expected.
- Download the numbered PDF. Save the result with page numbers added.
Common Page Numbering Scenarios
- Academic papers. Bottom center or top right, starting from the first page of content (not the title page).
- Legal documents. Bottom center with "Page X of Y" format for easy reference.
- Reports and manuals. Bottom right is standard for professional documents.
- Merged documents. After merging PDFs, add sequential page numbers to create a unified document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skip page numbers on specific pages?
You can set a starting page number greater than 1 to skip initial pages like cover pages or table of contents.
Will page numbers overlap existing content?
Page numbers are placed in the margin area. If your PDF has very tight margins, you may need to adjust the position to avoid overlapping content.
Can I remove page numbers from a PDF?
Page numbers added as text become part of the PDF content. To remove them, you would need to crop the area or use the original unnumbered version.
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Written by Andrew, founder of YourPDF.tools