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Add Page Numbers

Insert page numbers in any position

About this tool

Add page numbers to a PDF that doesn't have them, or replace existing ones. Six position options (top/bottom, left/center/right), three formats ('1, 2, 3', '1 of 10', 'Page 1'), customizable starting number, and adjustable font size.

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By Dakshesh · Web Engineer & SEO Specialist · Last updated 2026-05-09

Why use a page numbers tool?

Page numbers make PDFs navigable — essential for legal documents, manuals, and any multi-page reference material. ShrinkTo adds clean, customizable page numbers without re-rendering the document.

Common use cases

Legal contracts

Numbered pages prevent insertion fraud.

Manuals and handbooks

Readers reference "see page 47" reliably.

Long reports

Auditors expect numbered pages.

Print-ready PDFs

Bound documents need numbers.

How to add page numbers to a PDF

  1. Upload PDF. Drop your file.
  2. Pick position. Top or bottom; left, center, or right.
  3. Choose format. "1, 2, 3" or "Page 1 of 12" or "1/12".
  4. Download numbered PDF. Original stays untouched.

Frequently asked questions

Can numbering start from a specific page?
Yes — set the start page so cover pages or table of contents skip numbering.
Custom font sizes?
Yes — small/medium/large presets, or custom point size.
Can I remove existing numbers first?
Existing page numbers are part of the rendered page content and can't be auto-detected. Add new numbers will overlay.
Roman numerals?
Currently arabic only. Roman numeral support coming soon.
Will it work with scanned PDFs?
Yes — page numbers go on top of scanned content.
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