Add page numbers to PDF

It may happen that we have a PDF file in our hands without any page number, thus making it impossible to find the right page to read or the page from which to obtain the data we are looking for for work.

If we have found ourselves in this scenario all we have to do is read all the methods for add numbers to PDF pagesso as to catalog with PDFs that do not have any index or on which there is no page number.

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1) Programs to number PDF pages

On Windows we can use various programs to add page numbers to PDFs for free, without using trial programs or without using paid programs.

PDF24 Tools

The best program to add page numbers to PDF on Windows PDF24 Toolsa suite for editing and managing PDFs without spending a penny.

By adding this suite to the PC we will be able to insert page numbers by opening the app PDF24by pressing on the menu Add page numbers. From the new window we drag the PDF to edit or press on Choose file; a configuration menu will open where you can choose the font, the positioning of the page number and the page from which to start the numbering.

To confirm, simply press the button Add page numbersthus saving the new PDF file in a folder of your choice on the PC.

PDF24 Tools can also be used online, without installing anything on the PC; in this case all we have to do is access the page PDF24 Tools online and follow the same steps seen above, uploading the PDF file to the site and choosing the settings to insert page numbers.

A-PDF Number

If instead of websites we want to use a program that is also available offline, we recommend you try A-PDF Number.

With A-PDF Number it will be enough to open any PDF file (we can use the button Browser above) and then number the pages completely automatically. We can customize every aspect of the numbering, choosing whether to number all the pages, what color to show the numbers in, whether to show the Roman numeral and whether or not to insert the prefix. The numbering can then be positioned in a personalized way, at the center at the bottom, on the right, on the left.

Finally, once everything is configured, we take a look at the preview and press the button Process to number the pages of the PDF, choose the destination folder and save the new file.

PDFFills Tools

Another useful program to number pages of a PDF is PDFFill, a free PDF page editorwhich has in the function Header & Footer It also has the ability to add numbers on the pages.

To learn more about how to use this program, we recommend reading our guide on How to extract and rearrange pages from a PDFwhere we will also find other valid programs useful for editing and extracting pages from PDFs.

2) Websites to add PDF page numbers

If we don’t want to install any program on Windows or we are using a Mac we can use, in addition to the PDF24 Tools site already mentionedothers valid sites for inserting page numbers into PDFsall for free and without having to log in.

IlovePDF (Web)

The first service we invite you to try is IlovePDF.

Once the site is open, simply click Select PDF file, load the PDF document to be modified and proceed with page numbering. In the editing window we can choose the position of the numbering, the type of margin and whether to apply the change only to the single page or to both sides.

Once the modification is complete, click on Add page numbersthen we press on Download numbered PDF to obtain our document with the correct pagination.

SodaPDF (Web)

Another site that we can use for free to number pages on PDFs is SodaPDF.

To proceed, we load the document by dragging it into the window or using the button Choose file, then we choose the pages to insert, the type of text, the format and the position of the numbers; at the end we select Add page numbers and we wait for the automatic download of the new numbered PDF.

CutePDF Editor (Web)

A truly complete PDF editor, usable without limits online, it is CutePDF Editor.

After loading the PDF document onto the page, we scroll the right sidebar to the entry Header & Footerwe click on it and add the first page number by pressing on Footer at the top, inserting the number in the desired position and selecting the item All pages down.

Once the changes are complete, click on at the top Save to save a copy of the PDF document so you can send or share it.

Conclusions

Number pages on PDF documents it will simplify life in offices, often linked to the use of inconvenient and paid programs. For this simple operation we can use both programs and sites to edit PDFs, obtaining a quick and easy operation in every usage scenario.

If we are looking for a valid alternative to Adobe Reader to read PDFs, we recommend you read our article on Best alternatives to Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and open pdf.

If the PDF is too large and it is not possible to send it via email, just use one of the sites or programs recommended in the guide on how to Compress PDF to reduce file size and solve every problem brilliantly.