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Add custom page numbers to any PDF
Add page numbers to any PDF
Professional documents need page numbers — reports, legal filings, academic papers, and books all rely on them for navigation and citation. Our page number tool inserts numbers into your PDF with full control over style and placement. Choose the vertical and horizontal position, set font size and color, and pick the starting number. You can number every page or just a range, and customize the template — "Page {n}", "{n}", or any text you like.
The tool is ideal for cleaning up documents before submission: add numbers, position them consistently, and download a publication-ready file. Processing is free, requires no sign-up, and your document is automatically deleted from our servers after the job completes.
How to add page numbers to a PDF
- Upload your PDF document
- Set position, font size, color, and starting number
- Choose which pages to number, or use the default of all pages
- Optionally customize the template, such as "Page {n}"
- Click Process and download your numbered PDF
Tips for best results
- Place numbers at the bottom center for the most conventional look.
- Start numbering from 1, or continue from a previous document with a custom starting number.
- Number only a range (e.g. 3-10) if you want the first pages clean.
- Use a small font and muted color so numbers do not distract from content.
When should you add page numbers?
Page numbers belong on any multi-page document that will be printed, filed, or reviewed. Submissions to courts and government agencies often require numbered pages; academic papers and theses demand consistent pagination; business reports and financial summaries read far more easily with numbered pages; ebooks and manuals use numbers for indexes and references. Adding numbers takes seconds and turns a draft into a finished document.
What to know before you start
You control position, font size, color, starting number, page range, and text template, so numbering matches your style guide exactly. The tool works free without an account on first use. Files are encrypted in transit and deleted automatically after processing; the browser accepts PDFs up to about 4.5 MB.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start numbering from a page other than 1?
Yes — the "Starting Number" option lets you begin from any number. Useful for continuing numbering from a previous document.
Can I customize the page number appearance?
Yes — choose font size, color (hex), and position (top/bottom, left/center/right). You can also set a custom text template like "Page {n}" or just "{n}".
Can I add page numbers to only specific pages?
Yes — enter a page range like 3-10 to number only those pages. The rest will remain unnumbered.
Is this tool free?
Yes, all Docu Stop web tools are completely free to use with no hidden charges or credit card required.
Are my files private and secure?
Absolutely. Files are processed over encrypted connections and automatically deleted from our servers after processing. We never access, store, or share your documents.
What is the file size limit?
Uploads are limited to approximately 4.5 MB per request due to server constraints. For larger files, download the Docu Stop mobile app which supports documents of any size.