PDF page numbers, Add numbering to PDF, free online
Automatically add page numbers to your PDF files, with selectable position, start number and format. 100% free, no registration, GDPR compliant.
How it works, Add page numbers in 3 steps
Choose position
Choose whether page numbers should appear at the top or bottom.
Choose position
Choose whether page numbers should appear at the top or bottom.
Download
Download your numbered PDF, done!
Add PDF page numbers online
With the page number tool from PDF Monster, you can quickly and easily add consecutive numbering to your PDF files. Whether header or footer, left, center or right, you decide where the page numbers appear. The start number can be freely chosen, so you can also correctly number partial sections of a document.
Numbering is particularly useful for multi-page documents such as reports, contracts, manuals or academic papers. The entire process takes place directly in your browser, without software installation, without registration and fully GDPR compliant.
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Automatic deletion
After processing, your files are automatically removed from our servers. No copies are left behind.
No sharing with third parties
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Typical use cases for PDF page numbers
Number reports
Business reports, annual statements and analyses become clearer with page numbers. Readers find sections faster and can refer to specific pages, essential for professional documentation.
Contracts
Contracts and legal documents require clear page referencing. Page numbers ensure that all parties know exactly which page is meant, important in negotiations and reviews.
Presentations
PDF presentations and slide sets benefit from page numbering. Participants can follow the talk better and refer to specific slides when asking questions.
Manuals
User guides, technical manuals and documentation become navigable with page numbers. Together with a table of contents, a professional, reader-friendly document is created.
Theses
Academic papers, bachelor's and master's theses require correct page numbering. With the freely selectable start number, you can e.g. start numbering from the table of contents.
Minutes
Meeting minutes, meeting notes and protocols become more professional with page numbers. For multi-page minutes, numbering makes it easier to look up and cite later.
Why use PDF Monster for page numbers?
Flexible position
Page numbers in the header at the top or in the footer at the bottom.
Custom start number
Start the numbering at any number.
100% Secure
SSL encryption, automatic deletion after 1 hour.
All pages
Every page is automatically numbered.
Frequently asked questions about PDF page numbers
Where can I place the page numbers?
Page numbers can be placed at the top or bottom, aligned left, center, or right. This way the numbering fits any document layout.
Can I change the format?
Yes, various formats are available: simple numbers like "1", "Page 1 of 10", Roman numerals, or with a prefix like "A-1". You'll certainly find the right format.
Can I start from a specific page?
Yes, you can freely choose the starting page and the starting number. This is practical if you want a cover page without a number.
Can I change the font size?
Yes, font, size, and color are fully customizable. Page numbers can be designed to be subtle or prominent.
Are existing page numbers replaced?
No, the new page numbers are added additionally. Existing page numbers in the document content remain unchanged.
Add PDF page numbers online, no software, directly in your browser
PDF Monster offers a complete suite of free PDF tools. Besides adding page numbers, you can also add a watermark, edit documents with the PDF editor or merge multiple files into one PDF. All tools run directly in your browser, are GDPR-compliant and require no installation or registration.