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Add Page Numbers
Insert page numbers into your PDF
What is Add Page Numbers?
Adding page numbers to a PDF makes long documents navigable and professional. PDFStream's page number tool inserts numbers at your chosen position — bottom center, top right, bottom left, and more — with configurable starting number and font size.
Numbers are added as a new annotation layer, so the original content is unchanged. You can set the starting number (useful for chapters in a larger document), choose the position, and adjust the size.
Use cases: adding page numbers to a compiled report before distribution, numbering a manual's chapters for a table of contents, paginating a legal document for reference in court filings, or adding footers to a presentation PDF.
How-to
- 1
Upload File
Select your PDF.
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Settings
Specify the position (bottom center, top right, etc.), start number, and font size.
- 3
Apply & Download
Download the PDF with page numbers inserted.
Practical tips
Skip the cover page
Use the option to leave the first page unnumbered so numbering begins on the content.
Set a custom starting number
When the PDF is a chapter of a larger book, start numbering where the previous chapter ended.
Choose a position that avoids content
Place numbers in a corner or the bottom center where they won't overlap existing footers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set a starting number other than 1?▼
Yes, you can freely designate the starting page number.
Can I skip numbers on certain pages?▼
Yes, we provide an option to skip the first page (cover).
Is the file saved on the server?▼
No, all processing is local.
Last Updated: August 6, 2026
