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Page Numbers

Page Numbers

Add page numbers to your PDF.

•Top or bottom positioning
•Custom starting number
•Multiple font sizes
•Apply to all or specific pages
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How to add page numbers to a PDF

1
Upload your PDF from your device, or pull it directly from Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. Without an account: up to 80 MB per file. With a free account: up to 100 MB per file.
2
Decide where numbering starts. Use any number as the starting value, and tick to skip the cover page or back page so they stay clean.
3
Pick the position on the page - top or bottom, left, centre, or right. The same position is used on every page that gets numbered.
4
Customise the look from the toolbar: position on the page, font, size, colour, and opacity. The preview updates live.
5
Click Add Page Numbers when it looks right. Download your numbered PDF, save it back to the cloud, or send it straight into another tool.

Why use our Page Numbers tool

Skip cover and back
Tick to skip the first page, the last page, or both - useful for keeping title pages and indexes clean while the body of the document is numbered.
Custom starting number
Page numbers do not have to start at 1. Begin from any value - 5, 12, 100 - to continue a series across multiple documents.
Position anywhere
Six positions to choose from: top-left, top-centre, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-centre, bottom-right.
Custom font and size
Pick the font family and dial the size in points to match the rest of your document.
Colour and opacity
Solid black, brand-coloured, or faded grey - choose any colour and tune the opacity for a subtle look.
Live preview
The preview updates as you tweak every setting, so you know exactly what the numbers will look like before saving.
Lossless application
Numbers are added as a new overlay layer. The original text, images, and structure of the PDF are not touched.
Cloud import
Pull files from Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive without a local download step.
Free, no watermark
No watermark on the PDF, no signup needed, no per-day cap on jobs.

Frequently asked questions

Can I leave the cover page or last page unnumbered?
Yes. Tick the skip-first or skip-last option (or both) so those pages are excluded from numbering while the rest of the document is numbered.
Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?
Yes. Set any starting value - 5, 12, 100 - and the numbers count up from there. Useful for continuing a series across multiple documents or matching a printed page that already starts mid-way.
Where can I put the numbers on the page?
Six standard positions: any of the six corners or centres of the page header and footer. Pick the one that fits your layout best.
Can I change the font, size, and colour?
Yes. The toolbar gives you font family, size in points, colour, and opacity. Use brand colours, faded grey, or solid black - whatever matches the rest of the document.
Will the numbers cover up existing content?
They sit on a new layer above the page, so they can overlap with content if positioned over it. Pick a margin position (corner or header/footer) and they will sit in empty space.
Can I make the numbers semi-transparent?
Yes. The opacity setting lets you fade the numbers to any level. Useful for documents where you want a subtle reference rather than a bold number.
Can I import from Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive?
Yes. Use the cloud buttons on the upload screen to pull files in directly. No need to download them to your device first.
Are my files kept private?
Yes. Uploads happen over HTTPS, files are not shared, and they are deleted from our servers shortly after the job finishes.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The tool runs in any modern browser on phone, tablet, or desktop. There is no app to install.

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