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Add page numbers to a PDF

Number your pages like a professional document – choose the position, format and starting number in seconds.

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How to add page numbers to a PDF

  1. Select one or more PDFs.
  2. Pick the position (top or bottom, left, centre or right) and the format, e.g. "1", "Page 1" or "Page 1 of 10".
  3. Set the starting number, font size and the pages to number.
  4. Click "Add Page Numbers" and download.

Why use TotoPDF Add Page Numbers?

Six positions

Top or bottom, left, centre or right – with adjustable margin.

Flexible formats

Plain numbers, "Page n", "n of total" and roman numerals.

Custom start

Begin at any number, perfect for chapters and appendices.

Skip pages

Leave cover and contents pages unnumbered.

Numbering long documents

Reports and theses usually leave the cover unnumbered and start counting at the introduction. Use the page range to skip front pages and set the start number to match your table of contents.

Combining several chapters? Merge PDF first, then number the whole document so the sequence is continuous. For legal productions use Bates Numbering.

Formats explained

Plain numbers are the classic choice for books and reports, "Page 1 of 10" helps readers of printed handouts notice missing pages, and roman numerals are traditionally used for prefaces and appendices. Choose a small font size in a neutral grey for a professional look, and increase the margin if the numbers sit too close to existing footer content.

Frequently asked questions

Set the page range to 3- and choose a starting number of 1 (or 3 if you want the actual page number).

Yes. Choose the roman format for prefaces and front matter.

Yes. Each file is numbered separately with the same settings.

Page numbers restart in each file; Bates numbering creates unique IDs that continue across files.