Add Page Numbers

Keep your document organized, referenceable, and easier to review by adding page numbers in just a few clicks.

How Drawboard Makes It Easy to Add Page Numbers to PDFs

Add Page Numbers Exactly Where You Need Them

Choose whether to number every page or only selected pages, so you can leave out covers, title pages, or appendices.

Control Where Numbering Starts and Ends

Begin numbering from any value, which is useful when your PDF is part of a larger document set or needs to follow an existing numbering sequence.

Pick the Number Style and Format

Use the numbering style and formatting that best fits your document, whether you need simple page counts or a more structured presentation.

Match the Look of Your Document

Adjust font family, style, size, and color so page numbers feel consistent with the rest of the file instead of looking added on.

Control Placement and Margins

Choose where page numbers appear on the page and fine-tune spacing from the edges, helping them stay visible without interfering with content.

Make Reviews, Printing, and Navigation Easier

Clear numbering gives every page a shared reference point, which helps with feedback, print sets, internal review, and general document navigation.

How to Use The Page Numbering Tool

Add your PDF to the tool by dragging and dropping it in, or select it from your file browser.

Choose what pages to number, where you want the page numbers to appear on the pages, and how they should look.

Select Add Page Numbers in the bottom-right corner to apply the numbering. Then, download your updated PDF.

Page Numbering FAQs

Why trust Drawboard PDF’s free page numbering tool?
You can trust Drawboard PDF’s free page number tool because it doesn’t require uploads, sign-ins, or manual edits. In just a few clicks, you can streamline one of the most repetitive document tasks, entirely for free.
Why should I add page numbers to a PDF?
You should add page numbers to a PDF because they make the document easier to reference, review, and navigate. They give every page a clear point of reference, which is especially helpful during collaboration, printing, and formal document sharing.
Can I choose which pages get numbered?
Yes, you can choose which pages get numbered. The tool lets you apply numbering to every page or only selected pages, which is useful when cover pages, title pages, or appendices should stay unnumbered.
Can I control how the page numbers look?
Yes, you can control how the page numbers look. The tool lets you choose the number style, format, font family, font style, size, and color so the numbering matches the rest of your document more closely.
Can I choose where the page numbers appear on the page?
Yes, you can choose where the page numbers appear on the page. You can place them in different positions and adjust the margins so they stay visible without interfering with the main content.
Can I use Bates numbering and other formats?
You can use standard numbering like 1, 2, 3 or customize it with prefixes and starting numbers. This lets you create formats similar to Bates numbering for organizing and referencing larger document sets.

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