PDFMaxAdd Page Numbers to PDF
Need to add page numbers to a PDF before you print, submit, or share it? PDFMax inserts clean, consistent page numbers into any PDF right in your browser - no signup, no installation, no watermark. Pick where the numbers go (top or bottom, left, center, or right), set which number to start from, and choose a format such as a plain "1" or "Page 1 of 12". It works the same on phone, tablet, and desktop, so you can number a contract, thesis, report, or scanned document in a few seconds and download the finished file instantly. Free to use, as often as you like.
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Why PDFMax
- Free with no signup, no install and no watermark on your file
- Control position, starting number and format (e.g. 1, Page 1, or 1 of 12)
- Works in any browser on phone, tablet and desktop - nothing to download
- Choose the page where numbering begins, so covers stay clean
How to add page numbers to pdf
- Upload your PDFOpen the Add Page Numbers tool and drag in your PDF, or click to select it from your device. Your whole document loads ready for numbering.
- Set position and formatChoose where the numbers appear - top or bottom and left, center, or right. Pick the starting number, the first page to number, and a format like 1 or Page 1 of 12.
- Add the page numbersClick to apply. PDFMax stamps consistent page numbers across every page you selected, keeping your original layout and text intact.
- Download your fileSave the numbered PDF to your device in one click. Repeat with another file anytime - it stays free.
Frequently asked questions
Is adding page numbers to a PDF free?
Yes. PDFMax is completely free, with no account, no installation and no watermark added to your document. You can number as many PDFs as you need.
Can I start numbering from a specific page or number?
Yes. You can choose which page the numbering begins on - handy when the first pages are a cover or table of contents - and set the starting number, so it doesn't have to begin at 1.
Where can I place the page numbers?
You can put numbers at the top or bottom of the page and align them left, center, or right. You can also choose a format such as a plain number or Page 1 of 12.
Will it change the quality or layout of my PDF?
No. The page numbers are added as an overlay, so your existing text, images and layout stay exactly as they were - only the numbers are new.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. The tool runs in your mobile browser just like on desktop, so you can add page numbers from a phone or tablet without any app.
Is there a file size limit?
PDFMax handles typical documents - contracts, reports, theses, scans - with ease. Very large files may take a little longer to process, but most PDFs number in seconds.