Add Page Numbers to PDF — Free, Customizable
Last Updated: April 1, 2026
Last updated: 2026-03-11
You merged 5 PDFs into one 47-page document and now there are no page numbers. Or you need to submit a document with numbered pages but the original does not have them. Adding page numbers after the fact should not require Adobe Acrobat.
Customization Options
| Option | Choices | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, bottom-right | Bottom-center |
| Format | 1, 2, 3... | Page 1, Page 2... | 1/47, 2/47... | i, ii, iii... | 1, 2, 3... |
| Starting number | Any number | 1 |
| Skip pages | Skip first N pages (for cover/TOC) | 0 |
| Font size | 8-16pt | 10pt |
| Margin | Distance from page edge | 30px |
Common Use Cases
- Legal documents. Courts require numbered pages. Format: "Page X of Y" at bottom-center.
- Academic papers. APA requires page numbers top-right. MLA requires author name + page number top-right.
- Business reports. Skip the cover page, start numbering from page 2.
- Merged documents. After combining multiple PDFs, add continuous page numbers.
Add page numbers to your PDF — free, customizable.
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According to APA Style, page numbers should appear in the top-right corner of every page.
As US Courts require, legal filings must include page numbers on all documents.
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