Add Page Numbers to PDF
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How to use Add Page Numbers
- Everything runs in your browser — your file never leaves your device.
- You can start numbering from any number (useful for multi-part documents).
- Choose “Page 1 of X” if you want the total number of pages shown.
- Bottom Center is the most common and professional position.
- Works offline once the page has fully loaded.
Common Uses
Quick ideas to get the most out of Add Page Numbers
- Professional reports — Add page numbers to business reports, proposals, and whitepapers for a polished look.
- Academic papers — Format your thesis, dissertation, or research paper according to academic guidelines.
- E-books and manuals — Help readers navigate long digital books, user guides, or instruction manuals easily.
- Legal documents — Number pages in contracts, agreements, and legal briefs to ensure completeness and easy reference.
- Meeting agendas — Keep multi-page meeting minutes and agendas organized for all attendees.
- Scanned archives — Add pagination to scanned historical documents or old records for better cataloging.
- Printed booklets — Ensure correct pagination for booklets, brochures, or catalogs before sending them to print.
- Merged documents — Number pages across combined files to create a single, cohesive, and easy-to-read document.
Your files never leave your device. Page numbers are added 100% inside your browser.
Place numbers exactly where you want them: top, bottom, left, right, or center of the page.
Choose your starting number. Perfect for skipping cover pages or continuing from a previous document.
No uploading or download delays. Add page numbers to your PDF in seconds using local processing.
Choose number format, font size and style to match your document perfectly.
No accounts, hidden limits, or sign-ups required. Add page numbers to your PDFs completely free.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Everything you need to know about adding page numbers to a PDF
How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
Upload your PDF, choose the position, format, starting number and font size, then click the Add Page Numbers button. The numbered PDF will download automatically.
Can I choose where the page numbers appear?
Yes. You can place them in 6 different positions: top or bottom, and left, center or right.
What number formats are available?
You can choose between:
- 1, 2, 3… — simple numbers
- Page 1 of X — shows current page and total
- – 1 – — numbers with dashes
Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?
Yes. You can set any starting number. This is useful when your document is part of a larger set.
Does the PDF have a watermark?
No. The resulting PDF is completely clean. We do not add any watermark, logo, or branding.
Are my files uploaded to any server?
No. Everything is processed 100% in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device.
Can I skip the first pages when numbering?
Yes. Set the starting number higher than 1, or number only from a specific page. This is useful if your PDF has a cover or table of contents that should not be numbered as page 1.
Does it work on mobile phones?
Yes. It works on modern mobile browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge) on both Android and iOS.