Page numbers help people refer to a particular sheet in a collection of notes or supporting documents. Before adding them, check whether the PDF already has its own numbering and whether the bottom margin has enough room.
Step-by-step instructions
- Review the original for existing printed page labels and footers.
- Open Add PDF Page Numbers and select the document.
- Prepare the output. The current tool numbers every page sequentially from one.
- Download the new copy and inspect the bottom centre of several pages.
- Check landscape pages and scans with tight borders before sharing the result.
A practical example
An unnumbered six-page handout can receive a simple one-to-six sequence for a meeting. A participant can then refer to a specific page without describing its first sentence. Make sure the number does not cover a diagram caption or signature.
Common mistakes and limits
The tool uses a fixed bottom-centre position and a small text size. It does not remove numbers already printed in the source. There are no controls for excluding a cover, starting at another number or creating separate chapter sequences.
Frequently asked question
Why do my printed numbers disagree with the new ones?
A cover and any unnumbered inserts still count as physical PDF pages. New numbers follow that physical order. If a publication needs roman numerals, an offset or different positions, use a document editor with those specific controls.
Try it with your own file
Open the pdf page numbers tool. Selected files are processed in your browser. An internet connection is needed to load the website and processing libraries. Keep your original and inspect the download before sharing it.