Merge PDFs and add page numbers
Merge PDFs in order and stamp continuous page numbers across the combined document.
This recipe: Combine into one PDF → Add page numbers · See other recipes or build your own
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Numbers that run across files
Numbering each file separately restarts at 1 every time. Because this recipe numbers after merging, page numbers run continuously from the first page to the last. Rotated pages are handled so the number still appears in the right place.
Position and format
Pick one of six positions (top or bottom; left, center or right) and a format: "1", "1 / total" or "- 1 -". You can leave the first page (cover) without a number.
How to use
- Check the steps and settings above. Add steps or change their order if needed.
- Drop or choose your PDF and photo files. You can reorder them in the file list.
- Press "Run all steps". Each step runs in turn and shows its result.
- Preview and download the finished PDF. Save combinations you use often with "Save as my recipe".
Good to know
- Everything runs in your browser's memory. Very many or very large files can be slow, so split them if needed.
- Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first with the PDF password remover.
- iPhone HEIC photos and HWP files can't be added directly. Convert them to JPG or PDF first.
Frequently asked questions
Can I skip numbering the cover?
Yes. Choose "No number on the first page (cover)".
Which formats are available?
"1", "1 / total" and "- 1 -".
Do numbers work on landscape or rotated pages?
Yes. Rotation is taken into account.
Can I add compression too?
Yes. Use "Add a step" to insert Compress; put it before page numbers to keep the numbers crisp.