Add Page Numbers to PDF

About this tool

The UnblockPDF Page Numbers tool inserts professional page numbering into your PDF documents with full control over position, format, and styling. The entire process runs inside your browser, keeping your documents private and ensuring they are never transmitted to any external server. The tool offers six position options for page numbers: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, and bottom-right. You can select from multiple numbering formats including standard Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3), lowercase Roman numerals (i, ii, iii), uppercase Roman numerals (I, II, III), and formats with custom prefixes or suffixes such as 'Page 1 of N' or 'p. 1.' The starting number is fully configurable, so you can begin numbering at any value to accommodate cover pages, tables of contents, or documents that continue from a previous section. Font customization includes selection of font family, font size, and text color to match your document's styling. You can also control the margins to adjust how far the page number sits from the edge of the page, ensuring it does not overlap with existing content. The tool provides an option to skip specific pages, which is useful for excluding cover pages, divider pages, or appendix sections from the numbering sequence. After configuration, the tool renders a preview showing exactly how the page numbers will appear on each page before you apply them. This preview step lets you fine-tune the settings to achieve the exact look you need before committing to the change. Common use cases include adding page numbers to lengthy reports and manuals for easy navigation, numbering legal documents for court submissions that require sequential page references, preparing thesis or dissertation chapters with Roman numeral front matter and Arabic numeral body text, and numbering presentation handouts for reference during meetings. The numbered output can be downloaded immediately or further enhanced with other UnblockPDF tools such as watermarks, headers, or password protection. The tool handles documents of any page count within the standard file size limits and works across all modern browsers.

Common use cases

Tips for best results

• Use the skip pages option to exclude cover pages and divider pages from the numbering sequence for a polished result.
• Choose bottom-center positioning for standard business documents and bottom-right for academic papers following common conventions.
• After adding page numbers, use the Watermark tool to also include a company logo or document classification marking.
• Preview the page number placement on multiple pages before applying to ensure the numbers do not overlap with existing footers.