Can I rotate only selected pages in a PDF?

Yes. Enter individual page numbers or ranges such as 1,3-5 instead of selecting all pages.

Can I rotate a PDF by 180 degrees?

Yes. Choose 180 degrees for upside-down pages, or 90 or 270 degrees for sideways pages.

Why is my scanned PDF sideways?

Scanners and phone cameras can save page orientation incorrectly. Rotate the affected pages to correct the reading and printing direction.

Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?

No. Add Page Numbers to PDF processes the selected document locally in your browser, so your PDF stays on your device.

Does rotating a PDF reduce its quality?

No. Rotating changes page orientation and does not convert document pages into lower-quality images.

Add Page Numbers to PDF

Add page numbers to PDF files online

Add clear page numbers to reports, study notes, proposals, manuals, contracts, portfolios, and scanned documents. Choose which PDF pages to number, select where the number appears, and create a new downloadable PDF without changing your original file.

How to add page numbers to a PDF

Upload your PDF. Drag a PDF into the upload area or select it from your device. Page previews help you confirm that you selected the right document.
Choose the pages to number. Use all for every page, enter a range such as 2-10, or select individual pages and ranges such as 1,3-5,8.
Set the number style. Choose the starting number, top or bottom position, left, center, or right alignment, page-number format, font size, and color.
Skip a cover page when needed. Enable "Skip the first page" to leave a title page unnumbered while starting the visible sequence from 1 on the next page.
Download the numbered PDF. Click "Add page numbers and download PDF" to create a separate PDF copy with your selected numbering.

Why add page numbers to a PDF?

Page numbers make a PDF easier to read, print, cite, and organize. They help readers move between a table of contents, a reference, and the correct part of a document without guessing. If printed pages are separated, visible numbering also makes it easier to place them back in order.

This is especially useful for long reports, coursework, research papers, client proposals, training materials, legal documents, meeting packs, and scanned files. A cover sheet often does not need a visible number, while the main content should begin with page 1. Use the option to skip the first page when that is the layout you need.

Choose the right PDF page-number layout

Bottom center is a familiar, low-distraction layout for reports, academic work, and reading documents. Bottom right can suit proposals and letters, while a top position can be useful if the footer already contains legal text, a signature area, a date, or other important content.

Before you download, consider the free space around the selected location. A page number should be easy to find but should not cover a logo, chart, footnote, existing footer, page label, or scanned text. You can also choose a small, medium, or large size and select black, gray, or blue text to match the document.

Number all PDF pages or selected pages

Not every document needs one uninterrupted sequence across all pages. You may need to leave a cover unnumbered, add numbering only to the body of a report, or begin a new sequence for an appendix. This tool lets you choose every page, a continuous range, or a custom set of individual pages.

Enter all to number the entire PDF. Enter 2-10 to number a section, or use 1,3-5,8 when only specific pages need numbers. The first selected page receives your chosen start number, and each later selected page continues the sequence.

Examples of PDF page numbering

Report with a cover page: For a six-page report with a title page, select all pages, enable "Skip the first page," set the start number to 1, and choose bottom center. The second PDF page displays 1 and the final page displays 5.

Appendix with a new sequence: If an appendix starts on PDF page 12 but should display page 1, enter 12-20 in the page field and set the start number to 1. The original PDF remains unchanged and the downloaded copy contains the new numbering.

Document with an existing footer: Choose a top-left, top-center, or top-right position when the bottom of each page already contains a footer, signature line, date, or reference code.

Private PDF page numbering in your browser

Add Page Numbers to PDF processes the selected document directly in your browser. Your PDF is not uploaded to a server for numbering. When processing is complete, your browser downloads a separate numbered file, while the original PDF remains on your device.

Add Page Numbers to PDF FAQ

Can I add page numbers to only some pages of a PDF?

Yes. Enter all to number every page, a range such as 2-10 to number a section, or individual pages and ranges such as 1,3-5,8.

Can I start PDF page numbering from a number other than 1?

Yes. Set a value in "Start number." This is useful when numbering an appendix, continuing a document sequence, or creating a separate numbered section.

How do I leave the first PDF page unnumbered?

Enable "Skip the first page." The tool leaves the first PDF page unnumbered and applies your chosen start number to the next selected page.

Can I choose where page numbers appear?

Yes. Choose top or bottom placement and then select left, center, or right alignment. You can also choose the number format, font size, and color.

Can I use a format such as "Page 1 of 12"?

Yes. Choose from a number only, "Page 1," "1 of 12," or "Page 1 of 12" in the format menu.

Will the original PDF be changed?

No. The tool creates a separate downloadable PDF with page numbers. Your original file remains unchanged.

Are PDF files uploaded to a server?

No. PDF page numbering happens locally in your browser, so the selected file stays on your device.