# Add Page Numbers to PDF for hr teams

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

Arthize lets HR and people teams 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 hr teams add page numbers to a PDF

For a new hire, HR merges the contract, handbook and benefits summary into one onboarding pack, sends it for e-signature, and redacts personal data before filing the copy — inside a private workspace.

**Built for offer letters.** Whether it's offer letters, contracts, policy documents, Arthize's add page numbers to pdf keeps the work inside your private workspace. HR handles salaries, ID scans and personal data. Those files must be processed privately and never retained by an outside tool.

## 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 hr teams 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 HR and people teams can use it for offer letters without a confidentiality risk.

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

Yes. HR handles salaries, ID scans and personal data. Those files must be processed privately and never retained by an outside tool. 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.