Add Page Numbers to PDF Online
Insert page numbers into any PDF instantly. Choose position, font size, and starting number — download in seconds.
Drop your PDF here or click to upload
PDF files only — max 10MB free / 100MB Pro
ToolSnap Add Page Numbers is a free online tool that lets you insert page numbers into any PDF file — no software installation, no account required. Whether you are preparing a report, thesis, contract, or presentation, adding page numbers makes navigation easier for your readers. Choose from four positions (bottom center, bottom left, bottom right, or top center), select your preferred font size, and set your starting number. Your file is processed securely and deleted immediately — we never store your documents.
How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF
- Upload your PDF by dragging it into the box or clicking to select
- Choose the position for your page numbers — bottom center is the most common
- Select a font size and set the starting number (default is 1)
- Click "Add Page Numbers" and download your updated PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free. No account required, no watermarks added.
Can I start page numbering from a number other than 1?
Yes. Set any starting number — useful when your PDF is part of a larger document and page numbering should continue from a specific value.
What positions are available for page numbers?
You can place page numbers at bottom-center (default), bottom-left, bottom-right, or top-center.
What is the maximum file size?
Free users can process PDFs up to 10MB. Pro users get up to 100MB.
Are my files stored on your servers?
No. Your PDF is processed and immediately deleted. We never store your files.
Why Use ToolSnap's Add Page Numbers Tool?
ToolSnap's Add Page Numbers tool lets you control exactly where numbers appear (bottom center, left, right, or top center), how large they are, and what number to start from — useful when your PDF is one chapter in a larger work. No watermarks are ever added. Processing is secure and immediate. The result is a professional-looking, numbered document ready to share, print, or submit.
Who Is This Tool For?
Essential for academics and students preparing theses or dissertations, office professionals producing numbered reports or manuals, legal teams referencing specific pages in contracts, publishers preparing chapter PDFs, and anyone who shares documents where readers need to reference or navigate to specific pages by number. Works on any PDF regardless of how it was created.