Add Page Numbers to a PDF Online

Add page numbers to PDF documents right in your browser. Choose the position, font size, color, start number, and format, then download the finished file.

Last updated: May 2026 | Portate Pdf

Why Add Page Numbers to a PDF?

Page numbers make long PDFs easier to follow. They help readers move through reports, handbooks, forms, and manuals without losing their place.

Adding numbers also gives a PDF a more polished, finished look and makes it easier to cite or discuss specific pages in meetings, reviews, or classrooms.

Add Page Numbers to Every PDF Page

Page numbers are added directly to each page before the updated PDF is downloaded. The tool writes the text into the PDF so the output is ready to share or print.

Customize Page Numbers Before Downloading

Position

Choose a top or bottom placement, then align the number left, center, or right.

Font Size

Set how large the page number appears on the PDF.

Color

Pick the text color for the page number.

Start Number

Choose the first page number to display in the output PDF.

Format

Use custom text with {n} for the page number and {total} for the total page count.

How to Add Page Numbers

  1. Upload a PDF: Select a PDF file from your device.
  2. Choose your settings: Pick the position, font size, color, start number, and format.
  3. Click Add Page Numbers: Process the file and download the numbered PDF.

Add PDF Page Numbers FAQs

Can I change where the number appears?

Yes. Use Position to place numbers at the top or bottom, then align them left, center, or right.

Can I change the font size and color?

Yes. Use Font Size and Color to match the look of your PDF.

What font sizes can I use for page numbers?

You can set the font size anywhere from 8pt to 72pt.

Can I start numbering from a different page number?

Yes. Use Start Number to choose the first page number.

Can I create page numbers like Page 1 of 10?

Yes. Use a format such as Page {n} of {total} to include both the current page and total page count.

Can I use custom page number text?

Yes. Use Format and include {n} for the page number or {total} for the total page count.

Will this change my original PDF file?

No. The tool creates a new numbered PDF and leaves your original file unchanged.

Are my PDFs uploaded to a server?

No. Processing happens locally in your browser.