How do I add page numbers to a PDF online?
Upload your PDF, choose the page number position and style, select the pages to number, then download a new numbered PDF.
Private PDF page numbering
Add page numbers to PDF online
PDFMeadow helps you to quickly add page numbers to reports, forms, contracts, study notes, and documents. Choose the position, range, style, and starting number, then download the numbered PDF instantly from your browser.
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Previews will appear here after upload. The overlay shows where your
page numbers will be placed and positioned.
Place numbers where they fit
Add numbers at the top or bottom, align left, center, or right, and adjust margins for reports, contracts, and forms.
Control the numbering style
Use simple numbers, Page 1, Page 1 of 10, or a custom format with your own wording.
Add page numbers to selected pages only
Number all pages, skip a cover page, or use custom page ranges when only part of the PDF needs numbering.
Add page numbers before sharing a PDF
Use this tool when a PDF needs page number references for review, printing, signatures, school submissions, or client packets. You can keep the numbering simple or customize the format so readers know exactly where they are in the document.
How to add page numbers to PDF [Step by Step]
- 1. Upload or drop your PDF into the tool.
- 2. Choose the number position, format, start number, and range.
- 3. Preview the page number placement on thumbnails.
- 4. Add numbers and download the finished PDF.
Useful features
- Skip the first page when the PDF has a cover sheet.
- Set a custom start number for document sections.
- Use custom text with {page} and {total} placeholders.
- Adjust font, color, opacity, and margins before export.
Continue the workflow
Useful next steps after Add Page Numbers
These tools cover common next steps after PDF page numbering tool
1Edit tool
Add a watermark to a numbered PDF
Label a draft or add your logo before sharing the finished document.
Open Add Watermark2Organize toolReorder PDF pages before numbering
Arrange pages into the final order before adding page numbers.
Open Reorder PDF Pages3Organize toolMerge PDFs before adding page numbers
Combine several files first, then number the final document.
Open Merge PDFAdd page numbers FAQ
Can I start PDF page numbers from a custom number?
Yes. Set the starting number to any positive number, such as 1 for a normal document or 2 if the cover page is not numbered.
Can I add page numbers only to selected PDF pages?
Yes. Enter a page range such as 2-10, 15 or use quick options like skip first page, odd pages, or even pages.
Will adding page numbers change PDF quality?
No. Page numbers are added as PDF text on top of the existing pages, so the original page content is not converted into images.
Is this PDF page numbering tool safe and secure?
Yes. PDFMeadow adds page numbers in your browser. Your PDF file never gets uploaded to our server.