Add Page Numbers
Number the pages of a PDF before you print or submit it. Choose where the number sits, how it reads, what it starts at, and whether the cover page is skipped.
Select a PDF to number
Drag & drop here, or choose from your device.
PDF files · up to 100.0 MB each
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When to use Add Page Numbers
- Number court bundles, theses or tender documents that require it.
- Make a long printed handout easy to reference in a meeting.
Tips for better results
- Skip the cover page and start numbering at 1 on the first content page.
Good to know
- Numbers are added on top of the page; existing numbers are not removed.
How to use Add Page Numbers
Open your PDF
Choose a file up to 100 MB; its page count appears once it loads.
Choose the style
Pick a corner or centre position, a plain number, “Page 1” or “1 of 20”, and the font size.
Set the start
Begin at any number and optionally skip a cover page.
Download
Save the numbered PDF straight to your device.
Why use PDFQuick for this
Real text, not an image
Numbers are drawn as selectable PDF text in Helvetica, so they stay crisp at any zoom.
Flexible numbering
Start at 1, at 5, or wherever your chapter begins, and skip the cover if you need to.
Print ready
Sensible margins keep numbers clear of the trim edge on standard paper sizes.
Private by design
Numbering happens in your browser — the file is never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Can I skip the cover page?
Yes. Tick “Skip the first page” and numbering starts on page two.
Can I use Roman numerals?
Not yet — the current styles are 1, Page 1 and 1 of N.
Will numbers cover existing content?
They sit in the page margin, but if your document already has footers close to the edge, try the top positions.
Can I remove them later?
Not from the numbered copy, so keep your original file.
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