How to Add Page Numbers to PDF Online Free
Submitting a thesis, report, or legal document? Most formal submissions require numbered pages. PDF Boss adds page numbers to any PDF in seconds — free, clean, no sign-up.
How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF
Step 1 — Go to pdfboss.in/page-numbers
Step 2 — Upload your PDF and choose position (header or footer, left/centre/right)
Step 3 — Set starting number and format (1, i, I, a, etc.) then download
Page numbers are added to every page in a clean, professional font.
Positioning and Format Options
You can control exactly how page numbers appear:
- Position — Top or bottom of page
- Alignment — Left, centre, or right
- Format — Arabic (1, 2, 3), Roman (i, ii, iii), or alphabetical (a, b, c)
- Starting number — Begin at 1 or any number
- Skip pages — Leave the first N pages unnumbered (for cover pages)
When Page Numbers Are Required
- University theses and dissertations — Almost always require numbered pages per academic style guide
- Legal contracts — Each page is numbered so all parties can verify completeness
- Court submissions — Courts require paginated documents for reference during hearings
- Company reports — Annual reports and white papers use page numbers for navigation
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I start numbering from a page other than 1?
Yes. You can set any starting number, useful for documents that continue from a previous section.
Can I choose to number only some pages?
Yes. You can skip the first N pages (e.g. skip the cover page) and start numbering from page 2.
Can I choose the position of the page number?
Yes. You can place numbers at the top or bottom and aligned left, centre, or right.