Can I start numbering from something other than 1?

Yes — set any first number, useful when this PDF continues another document.

Can I skip the cover page?

Yes — choose 'Skip first page', or pick exact pages like 2-10. The first numbered page gets your starting number; if you want the second page to show '2', set the first number to 2.

Can I use roman numerals, or my own wording?

Yes — choose i, ii, iii or I, II, III, or pick Custom and write something like 'Invoice 2024 — {n}/{total}'.

Can it add Bates numbers?

Yes — choose 'Bates number', then set an optional prefix (like ACME-), how many digits, and the first number. Pages are stamped ACME-000001, ACME-000002 and so on. Use the first number to continue from a previous batch.

Can I add a header or footer as well as the number?

Yes — turn on 'Add a header or footer line', write your text and choose a different position. You can use {n}, {total}, {bates}, {date} (today) and {file} (the file name) in it, for example 'Confidential · {date}'.

What does 'Also set the PDF's page labels' do?

It writes the same numbering into the PDF itself, so a reader's page list shows i, ii, iii or your starting number instead of plain 1, 2, 3. Pages you skip get no label.

Does it work on scanned or rotated pages?

Yes — numbers are placed relative to the page as you see it, so they land on the correct edge even when a page is stored rotated.

What is 'Book layout'?

For double-sided printing: a bottom-right number moves to bottom-left on even pages so numbers sit on the outer edge.

PDF Tool

Add Page Numbers to PDF

Page numbers, Bates numbers and header/footer text with a live preview — choose where, how and from which page. Handles rotated scans correctly. Runs entirely in your browser.

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How it works

1
Upload the PDF — a live preview shows the number on your page.
2
Choose the position, format (1, Page 1, 1 / 12, Page 1 of 12 or your own), numerals, size, font and colour.
3
Pick which pages are numbered and what number to start from. Optionally switch to Bates numbering or add a header or footer line.
4
Apply and download the numbered PDF.

Add Page Numbers to PDF — frequently asked questions

Can I start numbering from something other than 1?: Yes — set any first number, useful when this PDF continues another document.
Can I skip the cover page?: Yes — choose 'Skip first page', or pick exact pages like 2-10. The first numbered page gets your starting number; if you want the second page to show '2', set the first number to 2.
Can I use roman numerals, or my own wording?: Yes — choose i, ii, iii or I, II, III, or pick Custom and write something like 'Invoice 2024 — {n}/{total}'.
Can it add Bates numbers?: Yes — choose 'Bates number', then set an optional prefix (like ACME-), how many digits, and the first number. Pages are stamped ACME-000001, ACME-000002 and so on. Use the first number to continue from a previous batch.
Can I add a header or footer as well as the number?: Yes — turn on 'Add a header or footer line', write your text and choose a different position. You can use {n}, {total}, {bates}, {date} (today) and {file} (the file name) in it, for example 'Confidential · {date}'.
What does 'Also set the PDF's page labels' do?: It writes the same numbering into the PDF itself, so a reader's page list shows i, ii, iii or your starting number instead of plain 1, 2, 3. Pages you skip get no label.
Does it work on scanned or rotated pages?: Yes — numbers are placed relative to the page as you see it, so they land on the correct edge even when a page is stored rotated.
What is 'Book layout'?: For double-sided printing: a bottom-right number moves to bottom-left on even pages so numbers sit on the outer edge.