Add Page Numbers to a PDF

Pick a position and format (like "Page 1 of 10"), choose a starting number, and export the numbered PDF.

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How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF

  1. Select a PDF.
  2. Choose header or footer position and a number format.
  3. Set a starting number, and optionally skip the first page.
  4. Export the numbered PDF.

What this tool changes

  • Adds a page-number text object to the header or footer of the selected pages.

What it preserves

  • All existing page content.

Good to know

  • Numbering restarts or skips only where you explicitly configure it to.

Frequently asked questions

Can I start numbering from a page other than 1?
Yes, set any starting number, and optionally skip numbering the first page (e.g. a cover page).