Prepare a PDF for delivery
Combine documents, finalize their order and add page numbers last.
- Merge documents
- Arrange the pages
- Number the final copyHere
Number PDF pages
Add page numbers with custom starting value and position.
Add your PDFChoose where numbering starts, its initial value, format and position.
Enter 2 to leave a cover unnumbered. Earlier pages remain unchanged.
The sequence continues from this value: 1, 2, 3… or 5, 6, 7…
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How we handle your data →How to use this tool
- Finish reordering, inserting or deleting pages first.
- Set the first physical sheet, starting number, format and position.
- Check the cover, final number and any covered headers or footers.
An example you can verify
Add a visible sequence while leaving the cover unnumbered.
Example input
5-sheet PDF; first physical page 2, starting number 1.
Expected result
Unnumbered cover; following sheets numbered 1,2,3,4.
The total in “1 of N” counts numbered sheets. Check that the footer does not cover signatures or stamps.
Continue your task
Download the result or copy the text before opening another tool. Then load or paste it into the next step; content is not transferred automatically.
Settings and limits
Choose first page, starting number, format and position. The total counts numbered pages.
Up to 120 MB and 500 pages per document. Output copies also support up to 500 pages. Encrypted PDFs are unsupported. Check links, forms, annotations and signatures after editing a document. Available memory may require smaller batches.
Frequently asked questions
How do I continue an existing sequence?
Change the starting number and use a format without a total. The total in “of N” formats counts numbered sheets rather than your sequence’s final number.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Your file and result are processed locally in your browser. No account is needed.
Guides
How to number a PDF while leaving its cover unnumbered
Distinguish physical sheets from visible numbers and configure the sequence on the final document.
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Identify drafts or copies with a readable notice and understand its limits as a protection measure.
How to add a logo or image to a PDF
Prepare a sharp image, preserve readability and apply your logo to the final document version.