Add Page Numbers
Add page numbers to every page of a PDF.
How to add page numbers to a PDF
Choose a PDF, select the available numbering options, generate the numbered version and review the result before downloading.
Watch for existing headers and footers
Many PDFs already contain printed page numbers, footer text, signatures or document identifiers. Make sure the added numbers do not overlap existing content.
When page numbers are useful
Numbering is especially helpful after merging reports, applications, scanned packets or multiple PDFs into one final document.
Recommended workflow
If several files should share one continuous sequence, merge and organize them first, then add page numbers to the final PDF.
Printed numbers versus PDF index
A document can already contain printed labels that differ from its actual PDF page index. The new numbering is added to the output and does not automatically remove old printed numbers.
Privacy
Supported numbering is applied locally in the browser.
Frequently asked questions
Does PixelFree remove existing printed page numbers?
No. New page numbers are added as additional content.
Should I merge PDFs before numbering them?
Yes if you want one continuous sequence across the final combined document.
Will the original file be modified?
No. A new numbered PDF is generated.
Can added numbers overlap existing footer text?
They can if the page is already crowded, so review the output before use.