Add Page Numbers to PDF
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How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF
Need to add page numbers to a PDF document? ToolifyPDF numbers the pages of any PDF for free, right in your browser. Put the numbers in any of 9 positions, use a format like "1 / 10" or "Page 1 of 10", and choose the font, size, color, and starting page. A live preview shows exactly how your numbers will look before you save. Number one PDF or up to 30 files at once, with no software to install and no account needed.
Any Position and Format
Place page numbers at the top, middle, or bottom of the page, on the left, center, or right. Write your own format, such as "{n}", "Page {n}", or "Page {n} of {total}".
Skip Cover Pages
Start numbering on any page and choose the first number, so your cover or table of contents stays unnumbered. Number up to 30 PDF files in one go.
How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF
- Select Files: Click "Select Files" or drag and drop your PDF files into the box.
- Open Settings: Click "Numbering Settings" to set the format, start page, position, font, size, and color.
- Preview: Check the live preview, then click "Apply".
- Add Numbers: Click "Add page numbers" to number your PDF.
- Download: Click "Download" to save your numbered PDF. Several files are downloaded together in a ZIP file.
Add Page Numbers to a PDF on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android
ToolifyPDF works in any modern browser. You can add page numbers to a PDF on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, or Android without installing software. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge.
Why Add Page Numbers to PDF Files with ToolifyPDF?
Unlike desktop PDF software that requires a paid license and installation, ToolifyPDF lets you add page numbers to a PDF from any device, anywhere. Our free tool is perfect for:
- Numbering reports, theses, and school assignments before you submit them
- Adding "Page X of Y" to contracts and legal documents
- Numbering a PDF made by merging several files
- Numbering e-books, manuals, and course materials for easy reference
- Preparing documents for printing so pages stay in order
FAQ
How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
Upload your PDF, click "Numbering Settings", and choose the position and format of your page numbers. Click "Apply", then "Add page numbers", and download your numbered PDF.
Can I add page numbers to a PDF for free?
Yes. ToolifyPDF is completely free with no sign-up and no watermark. You can number up to 30 PDF files at once, up to 200MB each.
How do I write "Page 1 of 10" on my PDF?
In "Format Pattern", type Page {n} of {total}. {n} is replaced by the page number and {total} by the total number of pages. You can also use just {n}, or any text you like around it.
How do I skip the cover page when numbering a PDF?
Set "Start Page" to 2 and "Initial Value" to 1. Your cover stays unnumbered and the second page is numbered 1. {total} only counts the numbered pages, so Page {n} of {total} shows 1 of 9 … 9 of 9 on a 10-page file.
Where can I place the page numbers?
You can choose from 9 positions: top, middle, or bottom of the page, each on the left, in the center, or on the right. You can also adjust the margins from the edge and rotate the numbers to any angle.
Can I change the font and color of the page numbers?
Yes. Choose a sans-serif, serif, or monospace font, make it bold or italic, and set the size, color, and opacity.
Can I add page numbers to several PDF files at once?
Yes. Upload up to 30 PDF files and the same settings are applied to every file. A single file is downloaded as a PDF, and several files are downloaded together in a ZIP file.
Can I add page numbers to a password-protected PDF?
Yes. When you upload a protected PDF, you'll be asked for its password. Then you can number it like any other file.
Can I add page numbers to a Word or PowerPoint file?
Convert the file to PDF first with our Word to PDF or PowerPoint to PDF tool, then add page numbers here. If you merge several PDF files into one with our Merge PDF tool, you can then number all the pages in order.
Do I need to install software to number PDF pages?
No. ToolifyPDF adds page numbers to PDF files online in your browser, so there's nothing to download or install. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, and Android.
Advanced Features
Beyond basic numbering, our tool offers several advanced features:
- Custom Format: Use {n} for the page number and {total} for the page count, with any text around them.
- Start Page and First Number: Skip cover pages and choose the number to start from.
- 9 Positions: Top, middle, or bottom, each on the left, center, or right, with adjustable margins in millimeters.
- Font Styling: Sans-serif, serif, or monospace fonts in bold or italic, with custom size, color, and opacity.
- Rotation: Rotate the page numbers to any angle from 0 to 360°.
- Live Preview: See exactly how your page numbers will look before you apply them.
💡 Pro Tip
If your PDF is made of several files, merge them first with our Merge PDF tool, then add page numbers. That way the numbering runs continuously across the whole document instead of restarting in every file.
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