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Add page numbers to PDF in seconds.

Upload a PDF, choose exactly where numbering should begin and how it should look, then download a polished copy. Everything runs locally in your browser.

✓ Local browser processing✓ Start from any page✓ Page X of Y support✓ Original stays unchanged

Add page numbers to your PDF

Select a file, customize numbering, and download the result.

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Numbering options

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Live placement preview

The preview demonstrates position, alignment, format, size, color and margin. The final number is applied using each PDF page's actual dimensions.

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Professional PDF page numbering without installing software.

Page numbers make long documents easier to navigate, reference, review and print. This browser-based tool lets you add consistent numbering while preserving the source PDF.

Skip a cover page

Set “Start on PDF page” to 2 or later. You can also make page 2 display number 1 by setting “First displayed number” to 1.

Choose a readable style

Bottom-center numbering works well for books and reports. Bottom-right is common for business documents. Use sufficient margin so numbers remain visible after printing or binding.

Supported number formats

  • Plain numbers: 1, 2, 3
  • Page labels: Page 1, Page 2
  • Page totals: Page 1 of 12
Frequently asked questions

PDF page numbering explained

Answers about privacy, cover pages, formats and compatibility.

Is this PDF page numbering tool free?

Yes. It is free to use and does not require an account.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. The active tool processes your PDF in the browser using client-side JavaScript.

Can I skip a cover page?

Yes. Choose page 2 or any later page as the first numbered PDF page.

Can I create “Page 1 of 10” numbers?

Yes. Select “Page 1 of 10” from the number-format menu.

Will this overwrite my original PDF?

No. A separate numbered file is downloaded, and your original stays unchanged.

Why might a password-protected PDF fail?

Encrypted PDFs may require the password to be removed before browser-side editing can proceed.

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