Add Page Numbers
Add page numbers to your PDF with customizable position, size, and format.
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How to Add Page Numbers
Add professional page numbers to any PDF document. Customize position, format, and starting number.
- 01Upload the PDF you want to number.
- 02Choose where page numbers should appear (top/bottom, left/center/right).
- 03Select the number format and font size.
- 04Click "Add Numbers" and download your numbered PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
- Upload your PDF, choose the position (top or bottom, left/center/right), select a format, and click Add Numbers. The numbered PDF downloads instantly.
- Can I customize the page number format?
- Yes. You can choose the position on the page, the font size, and number format (e.g. "1", "Page 1", "1 of N"). You can also set a starting number.
- Can I skip numbering on certain pages?
- You can set a starting page for numbering, which is useful for skipping title pages or table of contents pages at the beginning of a document.
- Does this work with scanned PDFs?
- Yes. Page numbers are added as an overlay on top of your existing PDF content, so they work with any PDF regardless of how it was created.
Why Add Page Numbers?
Page numbers seem like a small detail, but they are essential for any document that will be printed, referenced, or navigated. Legal filings require sequential numbering. Academic papers need numbered pages for citations. Printed manuals need numbers so readers can follow a table of contents. Any document that has been merged from multiple sources often loses its original numbering, making new sequential numbers necessary.
How It Works
Breezy PDF uses pdf-lib to draw page numbers directly onto each page as text. You choose the position (top or bottom, left, center, or right), the font size, and the number format. The numbers become a permanent part of the page content — they will appear in any PDF viewer and when printed. The process runs entirely in your browser, so your document never leaves your device.
Best Practices
Number after merging. If you are combining multiple documents, add page numbers as the final step. Numbering before merging produces conflicting or overlapping numbers in the combined result.
Skip the title page. Most professional documents leave the first page unnumbered. Use the starting page option to begin numbering on page 2. You can also pair page numbering with a watermark (such as "DRAFT" or "CONFIDENTIAL") for documents that need both.