Key takeaways
- Add Page Numbers numbers every page of a PDF automatically, in one pass.
- Useful for reports, theses, and any document where readers need to reference a specific page.
- No need to retype or reformat the document — the numbers are added on top of the existing pages.
Adding page numbers
Open Add Page Numbers, drop in your PDF, and download — every page gets numbered automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start numbering from something other than 1?
Check the tool's starting-number option if your document needs numbering to continue from a previous section rather than starting at 1.
Will this work on a PDF I've already merged from several files?
Yes — number the combined PDF after merging with [Merge PDF](/merge-pdf), so the numbering reflects the final page order.