Add Page Numbers to PDF For Free

Add customizable page numbers to any PDF document. Choose position, format, and style.

*All processing happens in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server.

How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF

  1. Upload your PDF file.
  2. Choose the position for page numbers (bottom center, corner, etc.).
  3. Select a format — simple numbers, "Page X", or "X of N".
  4. Adjust font size, starting number, and margin.
  5. Click "Add Numbers & Download".

Why Use Our Page Number Tool?

The easiest way to add professional page numbering to PDFs

100% Private

All processing happens directly in your browser. Your PDF files are never uploaded to any server.

Flexible Positioning

Place page numbers at the top or bottom of pages, centered or aligned to either side.

Multiple Formats

Choose from "1", "Page 1", "1 of N", "Page 1 of N", or "- 1 -" numbering styles.

Customizable Style

Control font size, color, margin from edge, and starting page number.

No Quality Loss

Page numbers are added as text overlay. Original PDF content remains untouched.

No Signup Required

Start adding page numbers immediately. No account or registration needed.

Why Add Page Numbers to PDFs?

Page numbers are essential for professional documents, reports, and presentations. They help readers navigate multi-page documents, make it easy to reference specific sections, and are required for many business, academic, and legal formats.

Common scenarios include numbering reports and proposals before printing, adding page references to legal documents, preparing manuscripts and academic papers, and organizing printed meeting materials.

Our tool lets you add page numbers to any PDF with full control over style and position, all without installing software.

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Page Numbers FAQs

Common questions about adding page numbers to PDFs

Is this tool free?

Yes, our page numbering tool is completely free with no limitations. Add page numbers to as many PDFs as you need without signing up.

Is my PDF secure?

Absolutely. All processing happens directly in your browser using JavaScript. Your PDF is never uploaded to our servers.

Can I start numbering from a specific page?

Yes! Set the "Start From" field to any number. For example, set it to 0 to start with page 0, or set it to 3 if your first two pages are a cover and table of contents.

What numbering formats are available?

You can choose from: simple numbers (1, 2, 3), "Page 1" format, "1 of N" format showing total pages, "Page 1 of N" combined format, or "- 1 -" with dashes.

Where can I place the page numbers?

Page numbers can be placed at the top or bottom of pages, and aligned to the left, center, or right. Six positions are available.

Can I customize the font size and color?

Yes! You can adjust the font size from 8px to 24px and choose any color using the color picker or preset colors.

Will adding page numbers affect PDF quality?

No. Page numbers are added as a text overlay. The original content of your PDF remains completely unchanged.

Is there a file size limit?

Our tool supports PDF files up to 50MB. All processing happens in your browser.

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