Add Page Numbers to PDF
Stamp page numbers onto every page of a PDF. Pick position, format, starting number. Runs entirely in your browser, no upload.
Drop a PDF here or browse
Use {n} for the page number and {total} for the total count.
Result
What is Add Page Numbers to PDF?
Add page numbers to every page of a PDF document.
Pick where the numbers should appear (top or bottom, left, center, or right), the font size, the page margin, the starting number, and the exact format string (e.g. '{n}', 'Page {n} of {total}', '- {n} -'). Optionally skip the first page when page one is a cover sheet or title page. The tool reads the PDF with pdf-lib, walks every page, and draws the number using the standard Helvetica font; the modified file is offered as a download. The original file never leaves your browser - there is no upload step. Useful for legal filings, multi-section reports, dissertations, photo books, or any time a PDF arrives without page numbers and needs to be paginated before printing or distribution. Place numbers in the header or footer, left, center, or right, with no watermark and no signup. Works on most PDFs except those that are password-protected at the time of editing.
How to Use Add Page Numbers to PDF
- 1Drop your PDF onto the upload area or click 'browse'
- 2Pick horizontal position (left/center/right) and vertical position (top/bottom)
- 3Set the font size, margin, starting number, and the format string ({n}, {total})
- 4Optional: enable 'Skip first page' for cover-page PDFs
- 5Click 'Add page numbers' - the result appears for preview and download
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I put the page number?
Can I customize the number format?
Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?
What if the first page is a cover that shouldn't be numbered?
Do I need an account or Acrobat to add page numbers?
Does my PDF get uploaded to a server?
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