If you have a PDF file and don't have its .DOC version, it's complicated to add page numbering. That's why we present the five free programs to add page numbers to a PDF file. This way, you'll be able to number the pages in just a few steps. But these tools also let you customize the size, position, and prefix of the numbers, so you can tailor the task to your needs.
A-PDF Number
A-PDF Number is a powerful program for numbering pages in PDF documents. One of its great advantages is its ability to process hundreds of pages of a PDF file smoothly. The interface lets you add the number at the bottom center, bottom left, or bottom right, choose the type of number (Roman, etc.), and customize the prefix. A-PDF Number is free and available for Windows.
Hexonic PDF Numberer
If you need a powerful environment with advanced options to add numbers to the pages of a PDF document, you should definitely download Hexonic PDF Numberer. One of its major features is that it lets you add page numbers to PDF files in batch. The numbering process is very simple: you select the first and last page, then set the font, size, color, and alignment — and that's it! Hexonic PDF Numberer is a free program and is available for Windows.
Bates Label A PDF
Bates Label A PDF is a command-line tool. But don't be scared — it's very easy to use! Once you download it, you'll see the file "bates-label-a-pdf" in the folder. Just drag and drop the PDF document onto this file, and a CMD window will open, from which you'll perform the page numbering. (On the download page, you'll find a video with the commands for each operating system.) Bates Label A PDF is a free program available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
PDFTK Builder
PDFTK Builder is one of the simplest programs for numbering pages of a PDF file (though it doesn't have advanced options). In our opinion, the output file has very small page numbers, which might make you choose another option. PDFTK Builder is a free program available for Windows.
ilovepdf.com
If you need an online tool that lets you add numbers to a PDF file at the bottom or top, determine how many pages to number, and adjust the size, typography, and format, just visit ilovepdf. Ilovepdf is a free website available for all web browsers.
We hope that with these platforms you can number the pages of a PDF file easily and in a personalized way. If you have Acrobat DC, here's a tutorial from Adobe to add headers and footers.
