Add Page Numbers to a PDF
No account. No upload. Just the tool.
You assembled a long PDF and realized none of the pages are numbered. Or you split a contract into a chapter and now page 1 should really be page 47. Signegy adds page numbers to any PDF in your browser. Pick a position, format, starting number, and font size — done. Nothing uploads.
How It Works
- Drop your PDF onto the tool above.
- Pick a position (the same position is used on every page).
- Pick a format:
1,Page 1, or1 / N. - Set the starting number if it should be anything other than 1.
- Adjust the font size with the slider.
- Click “Number N pages” — the result downloads with the new numbers baked in.
The whole conversion runs in your browser using pdf-lib. There’s no upload, no temp file on a server, no log of which file you opened.
When You’ll Use This
You merged several PDFs. Each piece had its own numbering or no numbering at all. Add unified page numbers to the merged result so the recipient can refer to “page 12” without ambiguity.
You’re sending a chapter or excerpt. A contract is 80 pages and you’re sending pages 47-62. After splitting, set the start number to 47 so the recipient’s “page 4” matches the original document’s page 50.
You scanned a document and the original numbering is on a flap or part of the binding margin. Re-number it cleanly.
You’re producing exam papers, lecture notes, or printed handouts. Consistent numbering matters when people will reference specific pages.
Honest Limits
- Whole-document only. Every page gets a number. If you need to skip a cover page or appendix pages, split first then merge after.
- No analysis of existing content. The number gets drawn at the chosen position regardless of what’s already there. Check for overlap with existing footers.
- Single style per document. No alternating left/right (mirror) margins or different formats by section.
Pair With Other Tools
- Merge PDFs first, then number, so the numbers run continuously across the merged file.
- Split a PDF, set a custom start number to match the original.
- Annotate if you also need to mark up specific pages.
Signegy provides general information, not legal advice. Consult a qualified legal professional for advice specific to your situation and jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where on the page can I put the numbers?
Six positions: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, bottom-right. The same position is used on every page.
What number formats are supported?
Three: plain (1, 2, 3...), 'Page 1', and 'N / Total' (e.g., 5 / 12). Pick the one that matches the document's style.
Can I start numbering from a different number?
Yes. Set the start number — useful when this PDF is part of a larger document and the first page should be 5, not 1, for example.
Will the page numbers overlap with existing content?
Possibly. The tool draws the number at the chosen position with a small margin, but it doesn't analyze the page content to find empty space. If your pages already have footers or page numbers, the new numbers will overlap them. Pick a different position or remove the originals first.
Can I number only some pages?
Not in v1 — every page gets numbered. If you need to skip pages (e.g., not number a cover page), [split the PDF](/split-pdf-online) first, number the relevant range, and [merge](/merge-pdf-online) the pieces back together.