Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add professional page numbers to your PDF documents. Choose from multiple positi...Add professional page numbers to your PDF documents. Choose from multiple positions (top, bottom, left, right, center), customize the format (1, Page ...
Folio Studio
Number pages without making the PDF feel edited.
Pick a numbering recipe, preview the folio placement, and export a clean PDF locally in your browser.
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Supported Formats
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Page Numbering Features
Complete control over your page numbers
Why Use Add Page Numbers to PDF?
Professional Documents
Page numbers transform casual documents into professional publications. Essential for reports, proposals, contracts, and any document that will be printed or shared formally.
Easy Navigation
Help readers quickly locate specific sections and reference particular pages. Critical for long documents, manuals, and any content that readers will flip through.
Print-Ready Output
Ensure pages stay organized when printed. If pages get shuffled or dropped, numbered pages can be quickly reordered. Essential for multi-page printouts.
Table of Contents Support
Page numbers enable functional tables of contents. Readers can jump directly to referenced pages, making your document navigable and user-friendly.
Common Use Cases
Professional page numbering for any document
Business Reports
Add professional page numbers to quarterly reports, proposals, and presentations. Makes documents easier to navigate and discuss in meetings.
Legal Documents
Number contracts, agreements, and legal filings. Page numbers are often required for court submissions and help with page references.
Academic Papers
Add required page numbers to theses, dissertations, and research papers. Most academic style guides require page numbering.
Manuscripts & Books
Prepare manuscripts for submission or self-publishing. Proper pagination is essential for any book-length document.
How It Works
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse. We support all PDF versions from any source - scanned documents, Word exports, or other PDF tools.
Choose Position & Format
Select where numbers appear (6 positions available) and how they look. Options include simple numbers, 'Page X', 'X of Y', or dashed format.
Customize Size & Starting Number
Pick a font size that fits your document. Optionally start from a number other than 1, or skip the first page for cover pages.
Download Numbered PDF
Get your professionally numbered PDF instantly. All pages are numbered according to your settings, ready for printing or sharing.
Tips for Best Results
Position Matters
Bottom center is most common for general documents. Use bottom right for business reports, top center for academic papers. Match your document's style guide.
Cover Pages
Always enable 'Skip First Page' if your document has a cover or title page. Professional documents typically don't number the cover.
Font Size Selection
Use smaller sizes (10-12px) for formal documents where numbers should be subtle. Use larger sizes (16-20px) for documents that will be frequently referenced.
Check Margins First
If your document has narrow margins, preview the result carefully. You may need to choose a smaller font size or different position to avoid content overlap.