Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add page numbers to any PDF for free. Customize position, font, and format — browser-based, private, and instant.
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How to add page numbers to pdf
Upload your PDF
Drag and drop the document you want to add page numbers to.
Configure numbering style
Choose position, format, font, and starting page number.
Preview and download
Review the numbered pages and download your PDF with professional pagination.
About Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add professional page numbers to any PDF document with PDF Shuttle's free tool. Choose from a variety of numbering styles including Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, and custom formats. Position numbers at the top or bottom of the page, aligned left, center, or right.
Customize the font, size, color, and margins to match your document's style. Start numbering from any page and skip cover pages or section dividers. Add a prefix or suffix to create formats like "Page 1 of 10" or "A-1, A-2."
Perfect for preparing reports, theses, manuscripts, and legal documents that require proper pagination. All processing runs in your browser for complete privacy.
Why use Add Page Numbers to PDF
- Position page numbers at top or bottom, left, center, or right
- Arabic, Roman, and custom numbering formats
- Customizable font, size, color, and style
- "Page X of Y" and prefixed numbering support
- Skip cover pages and start from any number
- Runs entirely in your browser — no uploads
- No watermarks, no signup, completely free
Add Page Numbers to PDF - Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Add Page Numbers to PDF.
Top or bottom of the page, aligned left, center, or right. You can also adjust the margin distance from the page edges.
Yes. Skip the first page (cover page), or start numbering from a specific page number. You can also exclude specific pages from numbering.
Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3), Roman numerals (i, ii, iii or I, II, III), and custom formats like "Page X of Y" or prefixed numbering (A-1, A-2).
Yes. Choose the font family, size, color, and style (bold, italic) to match your document design.
The tool adds new page numbers. If the document already has page numbers baked into the content, you may want to crop them first using our Crop PDF tool.
Yes. Everything runs in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server.
No. The tool is completely free with no registration and no watermarks.
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