Page numbers
Add clear, printable page numbers to every page of a PDF. Choose bottom-right, bottom-centre or top-right — the tool handles fonts and spacing for you.
Files are encrypted at rest, kept in your history for 24 hours on Free (30 days on Pro), then deleted automatically.
How Page numbers works
- 1
Upload the PDF
Drop the file you want to paginate.
- 2
Choose position
Bottom right, bottom centre or top right.
- 3
Download
Every page carries a clean, printable number.
Features of the Page numbers tool
Three positions
The three most common placements, covering 95% of use cases.
Neutral typography
Uses an embedded standard font — no missing-glyph surprises.
Fits every layout
Works with portrait and landscape mixes and unusual page sizes.
Original untouched
You always keep the source; the numbered file is a copy.
When to use Page numbers
Number a printed thesis
Add clean footer numbers to a dissertation before binding.
Prepare a legal brief
Add page numbers required by court submissions and discovery packets.
Reference an ebook
Number chapters so citations and cross-references stay stable.
Paginate a report
Give a business report readable numbering for meetings and reviews.
Why choose Page numbers
Private by design
Files uploaded to Page numbers are transferred over HTTPS, encrypted at rest and auto-deleted after 24 hours on Free (30 days on Pro). We never sell or share your documents.
Fast, no install
Page numbers runs entirely from your browser — nothing to download, no plugin, no account required for a first try. Most jobs finish in a few seconds.
Works everywhere
Use Page numbers on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iPhone, iPad or Android. Any recent Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Edge browser is enough.
Page numbers — Frequently asked questions
Can I start numbering from a specific page?
Not yet — numbering starts at 1 on page 1. Custom start pages are coming.
Can I skip cover pages?
Not in this version. Split the cover off first, then number the rest.
Which font is used?
A built-in standard font (Helvetica-family). No download or upload required.
Does it work with landscape pages?
Yes. The number is placed relative to the page orientation.
Is Page numbers free to use?
Yes. The Free plan lets you run Page numbers twice a day on files up to 10 MB, no card required. Pro removes the daily limit and raises the size cap to 50 MB.
Does Page numbers work on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android?
Yes. Page numbers runs in any modern browser, so it works the same on macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS and Android — no app to install.
What's the maximum file size?
10 MB per file on the Free plan, 50 MB on Pro and 200 MB on Business. Larger files should be compressed first with the Compress PDF tool.