Drag and drop a PDF to add page numbers.
Number pages on desktop with a free trial of Acrobat Pro DC.
Number pages on desktop with a free trial of Acrobat Pro DC.
How to add page numbers to a PDF file for free online
All you need to do to add page numbers to a PDF is:
- Click Select a file above, or find the PDF file you want and drag and drop it into the box above.
- Next, you'll need to sign into your free Adobe Acrobat account after the file has uploaded.
- Once you're signed in, you can choose the pages you want to add page numbers to.
- When you're done, click Save to and choose where to save your new numbered PDF.
- Download your file, or use a link to share it with other people.
Use our free PDF page numbering tool to organise your documents
Add page numbers to your PDF
Adding page numbers to your PDF with Adobe Acrobat helps you navigate through your documents more easily. Quickly find what you need and jump to the right page number. Select a PDF file to get started.
Add page numbers to the left, right or centre
You can add your page numbers to the left or right side or the centre of the page with Adobe Acrobat, giving you that extra bit of formatting flexibility.
Add pages to a PDF up to 100MB
With Adobe Acrobat, you can add and edit page numbers in documents up to 100MB. Choose to number a range of pages, or the whole document.
Organise your PDF files with ease
Looking to further organise your PDF files? Explore Adobe Acrobat's range of free online tools to help you manage and edit your documents – whether you want to reorder, rotate, add or delete pages.
No need to install extra software
Adobe Acrobat PDF tools are accessible from any browser, whether you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. There’s no need to download any extra software, making the whole process hassle-free.
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Questions? We have answers.
Can I add page numbers to a header and footer?
Our free Adobe Acrobat tool allows you to add page numbers to headers and footers in PDFs. It also allows you to:
- Add numbers at the top and bottom of pages.
- Add numbers to the left, right or centre of a page footer.
- Change page number fonts and font sizes.
- Choose from a range of page number formats. For example: a single number, 1 of n, 1/n, Page 1 or Page 1 of n for the header or footer text.
- Specify where you want your page numbers to start – e.g. if you don't want to number the first page.
If you're looking to edit your PDFs further, you can sign up to a 7-day free trial of Acrobat Pro to access the advanced toolbar.
Can I add numbers in a certain page range?
Yes, you can choose which pages to number in a PDF file using our free online tool. Number all the pages in your document or choose a specific page range. Just pick where you want your page numbers to start.
Will my page numbers automatically update when I delete or add pages to my PDF?
No, you'll need to re-number the pages in your document if you reorder, add, or delete pages.
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