Page Numbers · 2 min read

How to Number PDF Pages Online — Step-by-Step Guide

Numbering PDF pages is essential for long documents, reports, and submissions. This guide walks you through numbering a PDF in under a minute — no software needed.

1

Go to pdfeditor.onl/page-numbers

Open the tool in any browser. Works on desktop and mobile without installation.

2

Upload and Set Options

Upload your PDF, then choose where numbers appear (bottom center is standard), the starting number, and any prefix/suffix.

Tip: Common formats: "1", "Page 1", "- 1 -", "1 of 24". Pick the style that matches your document's formality.

3

Download Your Numbered PDF

Click Apply and download. Page numbers are permanently embedded — they appear in print and every PDF viewer.

Number PDF Pages — Free →

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add Roman numerals to a PDF?

Currently the tool supports Arabic numerals. Roman numeral support may be added in a future update.

Can I remove page numbers I added previously?

If you added numbers using pdfeditor.onl, re-upload the original file (before numbering) and apply fresh settings. Always keep your original files.

Does numbering work on scanned PDFs?

Yes. Page numbers are added as a text overlay regardless of the page content type.

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