DIT ToolsKit

Add Page Numbers

Insert page numbers into a PDF

Last updated: 2026-09-21

To add page numbers, upload your PDF to DIT ToolsKit's Add Page Numbers tool and click the button. Each page gets a "page / total" number stamped at the bottom, ready to download.

What is Add Page Numbers?

Add Page Numbers inserts a page number at the bottom of every page in a PDF, in the format "1 / 12", making long documents easier to navigate and reference.

How to use Add Page Numbers

  1. Upload the PDF you want to number.
  2. Click "Add page numbers".
  3. Download the numbered PDF.

Benefits of Add Page Numbers

  • Numbers every page automatically, in the correct order
  • Simple "current / total" format that's easy to read
  • No need for the original source file
  • One-click process with no options to configure

Common use cases

  • Numbering a report or thesis before printing
  • Making a long scanned document easier to reference
  • Preparing handouts that need clear page references

Frequently asked questions

Where are the page numbers placed?

Page numbers are added at the bottom center of each page.

Can I start numbering from a page other than 1?

Currently numbering always starts at page 1 of the uploaded file — split off any pages you don't want numbered before uploading.