You can add page numbers to PDF files in a few seconds, right here in your browser. Pick bottom or top, and every page gets numbered in order, no software to install, no signing up.
How to add page numbers to PDF
- Upload your PDF to the box above.
- Choose whether the numbers go at the bottom or the top of each page.
- Download the numbered PDF and use it as you would the original.
Why people paginate a PDF
- Printing a long report or thesis where loose pages could get mixed up.
- Sharing meeting notes or a proposal that people will reference by page number.
- Submitting a college assignment or dissertation that asks for numbered pages.
- Filing a legal, tender, or government document where page numbers are a requirement.
What you get
Every page in the file gets a number, placed consistently at the bottom or top depending on what you pick. The rest of the PDF stays exactly as it was, same text, same images, same page order. There is no account to create and nothing added to the file except the numbers themselves; no watermark, no logo, no upsell screen.
Limits and tips
This works on any PDF you can upload, including ones exported from Word, scanned copies, or files someone emailed you. If a PDF is password protected, remove the password first, since a locked file cannot be edited. Once you have downloaded the result, the copy you uploaded is deleted from the server within an hour, so there is no reason to come back and clean up after yourself.
Questions people ask
How do I add page numbers to PDF for free?
Upload the file in the box above, choose bottom or top for the number position, and download the result. There is no charge and no account needed.
Can I add page numbers to PDF on my phone, or only on a computer?
It works on both. The tool runs in your browser, so it opens the same way on a phone, tablet, or laptop.
Can I put pdf page numbers at the top instead of the bottom?
Yes. You choose the position before the file is processed, so you can pick top or bottom depending on how the document is meant to be read or printed.
Can I number PDF pages that are already scanned?
Yes, as long as the file is a normal PDF and not locked with a password. Scanned documents saved as PDF work the same way as any other file.
Does this tool add a watermark or need an account?
No. There is no watermark on the output and no sign-up required. You upload, number, and download.
How long before my file is deleted after I paginate a PDF?
Your uploaded file and the numbered copy are both deleted from the server within an hour, whether or not you download the result.
Updated 25 September 2026.