Add Page Numbers

Add page numbers to your PDF documents

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How to Add Page Numbers to PDF Online

Upload PDF

Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse. Your document loads instantly in the browser.

Configure Numbers

Choose the position (top or bottom, left, center, or right), font size, starting number, and whether to skip the first page.

Download Result

Click apply and download your numbered PDF instantly. Every page is numbered consistently.

Why Use Our Page Numbers Tool?

100% Private

Your PDF is processed entirely in your browser. Unlike other services that upload your documents to their servers, your file never leaves your device — complete privacy guaranteed.

Instant Processing

No upload or server wait time. Page numbers are added on your device in seconds, regardless of how many pages your PDF has.

Works Everywhere

Use on any device with a modern browser — desktop, tablet, or mobile. No software installation required.

Flexible Positioning

Choose from 6 positions — top or bottom combined with left, center, or right. Customize font size, starting number, and optionally skip the first page for title pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to add page numbers online?: Yes, our page numbers tool is completely safe. Your file is processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to any server. This is the most private way to add page numbers to PDFs online.
Can I choose where page numbers appear?: Yes, you can place page numbers in 6 different positions: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right. You can also set the starting number and skip the first page.
Will adding page numbers affect my PDF content?: No. Page numbers are added as an overlay and do not alter the original content. All text, images, and formatting in your PDF remain exactly the same.
Can I skip page numbers on the cover page?: Yes, you can skip the first page so numbering starts from the second page. This is ideal for documents with a cover page or title page that should not display a page number — a common requirement for reports, theses, and proposals.
Can I start page numbering from a custom number?: Yes, you can set any starting number. For example, if your PDF is part of a larger document starting at page 25, simply set the start number to 25. This is useful for book chapters, appendices, or multi-part documents.
What page number formats are available?: You can choose from standard numeric formats (1, 2, 3) and customize the display with prefixes like 'Page 1' or 'Page 1 of N'. Numbers can be placed in six positions across the top or bottom of each page to match your document style.

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How to Add Page Numbers to PDF Online

Upload PDF

Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse. Your document loads instantly in the browser.

Configure Numbers

Choose the position (top or bottom, left, center, or right), font size, starting number, and whether to skip the first page.

Download Result

Click apply and download your numbered PDF instantly. Every page is numbered consistently.

Why Use Our Page Numbers Tool?

100% Private

Your PDF is processed entirely in your browser. Unlike other services that upload your documents to their servers, your file never leaves your device — complete privacy guaranteed.

Instant Processing

No upload or server wait time. Page numbers are added on your device in seconds, regardless of how many pages your PDF has.

Works Everywhere

Use on any device with a modern browser — desktop, tablet, or mobile. No software installation required.

Flexible Positioning

Choose from 6 positions — top or bottom combined with left, center, or right. Customize font size, starting number, and optionally skip the first page for title pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to add page numbers online?

Yes, our page numbers tool is completely safe. Your file is processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to any server. This is the most private way to add page numbers to PDFs online.

Can I choose where page numbers appear?

Yes, you can place page numbers in 6 different positions: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right. You can also set the starting number and skip the first page.

Will adding page numbers affect my PDF content?

No. Page numbers are added as an overlay and do not alter the original content. All text, images, and formatting in your PDF remain exactly the same.

Can I skip page numbers on the cover page?

Yes, you can skip the first page so numbering starts from the second page. This is ideal for documents with a cover page or title page that should not display a page number — a common requirement for reports, theses, and proposals.

Can I start page numbering from a custom number?

Yes, you can set any starting number. For example, if your PDF is part of a larger document starting at page 25, simply set the start number to 25. This is useful for book chapters, appendices, or multi-part documents.

What page number formats are available?

You can choose from standard numeric formats (1, 2, 3) and customize the display with prefixes like 'Page 1' or 'Page 1 of N'. Numbers can be placed in six positions across the top or bottom of each page to match your document style.