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Why a long document needs them
Page numbers are what make a document usable in a conversation. "The indemnity on page 14" is a sentence you can have on a call; "the indemnity somewhere in the middle" is not. On anything that will be discussed, negotiated or filed, numbering is the difference between a document and a stack of pages.
They also make page substitution visible. A bundle with numbered pages shows a gap when one is removed, which is a small piece of integrity that costs nothing to add.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Add Page Numbers to PDF tool free?
Yes. Add Page Numbers to PDF is 100% free with no signup. Your file is processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in any modern browser on desktop or mobile, no app, no plugin, no account.
Is my file private?
Yes. Files are processed locally in your browser, so they never leave your device.
Can I start numbering from a later page?
Yes. A covering letter or a title page is usually left unnumbered, with page one being the first page of the document proper.
Can I use "Page 3 of 12"?
Yes, and on a printed bundle it is the better choice, because it tells the reader immediately whether anything is missing.
Where should they go?
Bottom centre or bottom right, and away from the margin. Check the result if the document will be bound or hole-punched.