# Add Page Numbers to PDF for freelancers

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/for/freelancers/page-numbers-pdf_

Arthize lets freelancers and independent professionals add page numbers to a PDF in a private workspace — free, with no watermark. Adding page numbers stamps consistent numbering in the position and format you choose, so a combined or scanned document paginates correctly.

## Why freelancers add page numbers to a PDF

A freelancer exports an invoice to PDF so it can't be edited, merges it with a proposal into one client packet, signs the contract on screen, and sends everything — without paying for Acrobat.

**Built for invoices.** Whether it's invoices, proposals, contracts, Arthize's add page numbers to pdf keeps the work inside your private workspace. A freelancer's client contracts and invoices are private business records that don't belong on a free public server.

## What matters when you add page numbers to a PDF

Page numbers can start from any value and sit in any corner.

Numbering is essential after merging documents that lost their pagination.

The numbering is written into the file, not just displayed.

## How to add page numbers to a PDF

1. **Open the page-number tool** — Sign in and open the page-number tool.
2. **Add your PDF** — Upload the document to number.
3. **Choose format and position** — Pick the style, starting number and corner.
4. **Download** — Get a paginated PDF.

## FAQ

### How do freelancers add page numbers to a PDF for free?

Adding page numbers stamps consistent numbering in the position and format you choose, so a combined or scanned document paginates correctly. On Arthize it's free with no watermark, and the file is deleted after the job — which is why freelancers and independent professionals can use it for invoices without a confidentiality risk.

### Is it private to add page numbers to a PDF sensitive invoices?

Yes. A freelancer's client contracts and invoices are private business records that don't belong on a free public server. Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job.

### How do I add page numbers to a PDF?

Adding page numbers stamps consistent numbering in the position and format you choose, so a combined or scanned document paginates correctly. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### Can I start numbering from a specific page?

Adding page numbers stamps consistent numbering in the position and format you choose, so a combined or scanned document paginates correctly. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.