Page numbers are one of those small touches that make a document feel finished and professional. They let a reader say "see page twelve", help a printed stack get put back in order, and are often required for theses, legal filings and formal reports. The Add Page Numbers tool stamps a clean, sequential number onto every page of your PDF, in the position you choose, without disturbing the existing content.
How to use the Add Page Numbers tool
- Upload the PDF you want to number.
- Pick a position — bottom centre is the classic choice, but corners are available too.
- Choose a font size.
- Click Add numbers and download the numbered file.
Why numbered pages matter
The moment a document runs past a few pages, numbers become essential for navigation and reference. Reviewers can point precisely to a change, examiners can require numbering as a submission rule, and anyone printing double-sided relies on numbers to reassemble the pages correctly. Adding them after you have merged or rearranged a document guarantees the sequence is continuous and correct from the first page to the last.
Tips for tidy numbering
- Number last, after any merging or page removal, so the count is unbroken.
- Bottom centre or bottom right are the most familiar positions for readers.
- Match the font size to your document — around 10 to 12 points suits most pages.
- Leave a margin in your original so the number does not collide with body text.
Numbers are drawn directly onto each page so they appear identically in every PDF viewer, and the rest of your layout is preserved untouched. As always, the file is processed locally and never uploaded.
Quick reference
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Input | One PDF |
| Positions | Corners & centre, top or bottom |
| Format | Sequential numbers |
| Layout | Original content kept |
| Processing | Local |