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Number Pages

Add page numbers to every page of your PDF document.

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Why use PDFlexa to Number Pages?

Six placement options

Add numbers to the top or bottom, left, center, or right of every page.

Custom start number

Begin numbering from any value — useful for multi-part documents.

Multiple number formats

Choose plain numbers, "Page X of N", or Roman numerals.

Free and instant

Add page numbers to any PDF for free, with no software to install.

How to Number Pages online — step by step

  1. Upload your PDF — Select the PDF you want to add page numbers to.
  2. Choose numbering style and position — Pick a starting number, format (plain, "Page X of N", or Roman numerals), and one of six positions on the page.
  3. Download the numbered PDF — Get your PDF with page numbers applied consistently across every page.
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Frequently asked questions about Number Pages

Can I start page numbers from a specific number?

Yes. Set any starting number in the "Start from page" field — for example, start at 5 if this document is chapter two of a longer work.

Where can page numbers be placed?

Choose from six positions: bottom center (default), bottom left, bottom right, top center, top left, or top right. The position is applied consistently to all pages.

What number formats are available?

Choose from plain numbers (1, 2, 3), "Page 1 of N" format, Roman numerals (i, ii, iii), or dash format "- 1 -".

Is the page numbering tool free?

Yes. Add page numbers to any PDF for free — no account or software installation needed.