How to add page numbers
- Tap Choose file and pick your PDF.
- Choose the position: top or bottom, left, center or right.
- Set the format. Use {n} for the page number and {total} for the page count, for example Page {n} of {total}.
- Set the start number, and tick Skip first page if page 1 is a cover.
- Press the button and download.
Who needs page numbers
- Students: project reports, theses and assignments usually must be numbered.
- Court and office papers: numbered pages make it easy to refer to a page and show nothing is missing.
- Merged documents: after joining many files, numbers help the reader find each part.
Safe for private documents
Numbering happens inside your own browser. Your file is not uploaded to our server, so Aadhaar copies, marksheets, bank statements and office papers stay on your phone or computer. There is no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark, and it works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac.
Format ideas
- {n} gives 1, 2, 3.
- Page {n} gives Page 1, Page 2.
- {n} / {total} gives 1 / 12.
- Page {n} of {total} gives Page 1 of 12.
Start number and cover pages
Many reports start with a cover page that should not show a number. Tick Skip first page and the numbering begins on page two. If your file is the second part of a bigger document, set the start number, for example 21, so the numbers continue from the first part. Choose a font size that matches the document text; 10 or 11 points looks neat on A4. Numbers in the bottom center are the most common for books and theses, while the bottom right is common for office files and court papers. Whatever you choose, the same style is used on every page.
Related tools
- Join files first with Merge PDF, then number the result.
- Fix page order before numbering with Organize PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add "Page 1 of 10" to a PDF?
Type Page {n} of {total} as the format and press the button.
Can I put the number at the bottom center?
Yes. Choose Bottom center as the position.
Will it cover my text?
Numbers are placed in the margin. If your pages have no margin, pick a corner with empty space.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The file is processed inside your browser and is never sent to our server.
Does it work for Hindi documents?
Yes. The numbers are added to any PDF.