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Add Page Numbers to PDF

Stamp page numbers onto every PDF page. Choose position, starting number and font size, then download — free, no upload, no watermark.

Drop a PDF here or click to browseNumbers are stamped in clean Helvetica

What is the Add Page Numbers to PDF?

The ByteTools Page Numberer stamps clear, printable page numbers onto every page of a PDF. Pick a position — bottom or top, left, centre or right — set the starting number and font size, and download the numbered document in seconds.

  • Six positions: top/bottom × left/centre/right
  • Custom starting number for continued documents
  • Adjustable font size in clean Helvetica
  • Numbers become a permanent part of each page
  • 100% in-browser — the PDF is never uploaded
  • Free, unlimited and watermark-free

How to use the Add Page Numbers to PDF

  1. 1

    Drop your PDF onto the upload area.

  2. 2

    Choose the number position: bottom or top — left, centre or right.

  3. 3

    Set the starting number (useful when the file continues another document) and font size.

  4. 4

    Click Add Page Numbers, then download the numbered PDF.

About the Add Page Numbers to PDF

The ByteTools Page Numberer stamps clear, printable page numbers onto every page of a PDF. Pick a position — bottom or top, left, centre or right — set the starting number and font size, and download the numbered document in seconds.

Numbering is rendered locally in your browser using the standard Helvetica font, and your file is never uploaded. Theses, legal bundles and client reports stay private while they are processed.

It is built for documents that were merged or scanned without numbering: court exhibits that need consistent pagination, dissertations with strict formatting rules, and handouts where readers must reference pages by number.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add page numbers to an existing PDF?

Load the PDF into this tool, pick where the number should appear, choose the starting value and size, and click Add Page Numbers. Every page is stamped and the finished file downloads instantly — no Acrobat or Word round-trip required.

Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?

Yes. Set the starting number to any value — for example 27 when the file is the second volume of a report — and the tool numbers pages sequentially from there.

Where should page numbers go on a document?

Bottom-centre is the most common and safest choice for general documents. Academic styles like APA often require top-right, while legal bundles frequently use bottom-right. This tool supports all six standard positions.

Will the numbers overlap my existing content?

Numbers are placed in the outer margin area, a safe distance from the page edge. If your document has unusually full margins, choose a smaller font size or a different corner to avoid overlapping footer text.

Are the page numbers selectable and printable?

Yes. The numbers are drawn as real vector text in Helvetica, so they print sharply at any resolution and can be selected and searched in any PDF viewer, just like the rest of the document's text.

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