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Add Page Numbers to PDF

Add page numbers to any PDF in the style and position you choose.

Download as many PDFs as you want — it's free, with no watermark from us and no sign-up.

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PDF files up to 150 MB · processed on your device, never uploaded

Your files are processed entirely in your browser using built-in web technologies. They are not uploaded to our servers, and closing the page clears them from memory.

How to use the Add Page Numbers to PDF

  1. Choose a PDF.
  2. Pick position and format.
  3. Set the starting number and whether to skip the cover.
  4. Download the numbered PDF.

What does this tool do?

Numbers are drawn onto each page as real text, so they print cleanly and stay in place in every viewer.

You can start from any number, skip a cover page and choose from common formats like “Page 1 of 10”. That's useful when a document will be printed, bound or referenced in a meeting.

Why use it?

  • Number reports, theses and manuals.
  • Make printed documents easy to reassemble.
  • Skip cover pages.

Use cases

  • Number a thesis, report or manual before printing and binding it.
  • Add “Page 1 of 10” to contracts so it's clear no page is missing.
  • Number a merged document so people can refer to pages in a meeting.

Example

A 12-page report with a cover: skip the first page and start at 1 to get “Page 1 of 11” on the first content page.

Common mistakes

  • Putting a number on the cover. Tick “Don't number the first page (cover)” so the cover stays clean.
  • Placing numbers on top of an existing footer. Check where your document already has text and pick a position that stays clear of it.

Privacy

Your files are processed entirely in your browser using built-in web technologies. They are not uploaded to our servers, and closing the page clears them from memory. There's no account to create and nothing to install.

Frequently asked questions

Are my PDFs uploaded?

No. The PDF is processed inside your browser with open-source PDF libraries. It never leaves your device, which makes this safe for contracts, statements and IDs.

Can I use a password-protected PDF?

Not yet. Open it in your PDF reader, remove the password (or print it to a new PDF), then use the tool.

Can I start from a number other than 1?

Yes. Set “Start numbering at”, for example to 5 when this PDF continues a document that already has four pages.

Which styles can I choose?

Page 1 of 10, a plain 1, 1 / 10, - 1 - or Page 1, at the bottom center, right or left, or the top center or right, in the font size you choose.

Last reviewed by the M2Toolkit team.

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