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Add neat page numbers to a project, thesis or report in seconds.
Files are processed on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
To add page numbers to a PDF, upload it, choose the position such as bottom centre, pick 1, 2, 3 or 'Page 1 of N', set the starting number and download. Fileora adds the numbers in your browser, so the PDF is never uploaded. One PDF a day is free, and Pro is unlimited.
Add Page Numbers to PDF in 3 steps
Add a PDF
Drop the PDF you want to mark.
Choose watermark or numbers
Set the text, position, size and transparency, or the page number style.
Download
Get the updated PDF in a second.
Where should page numbers go?
Bottom centre is standard for projects, theses and reports. Bottom right or top right is common for business documents.
Can I skip numbering the cover page?
Set Start at to 0 so the cover becomes page 0, or remove the cover, number the rest and merge them back with Merge PDF.
Updated 06 October 2026 · Made by the Fileora team
Questions people ask
Can I add a watermark at the same time?
Yes. Choose Both.
Will numbering change my content?
No. The numbers are added on top of each page, and nothing else changes.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No.
Can I write the watermark in Hindi?
Yes. The watermark supports Hindi and other Indian languages, as well as English.
Will the watermark cover my text?
Keep transparency around 20 to 30 percent and the text underneath stays easy to read.