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Add page numbers to a PDF — choose format and position
Number every page in the style you want.
Drop your file here
or click to browse — one file at a time
How to add page numbers to PDF in your browser
Number a report, contract or manuscript in seconds. Pick where the numbers sit, what number to start from and how they are formatted, then apply them across the whole document.
- 1Upload the PDF.
- 2Pick position, starting number and format.
- 3Apply numbering.
- 4Download the numbered PDF.
What this add page numbers to PDF tool does
Any corner or centre
Place numbers top or bottom, left, centre or right, with margin control.
Custom start and format
Start from any number and use formats such as 'Page 3 of 12'.
Font size and colour
Match the numbering to the document typography.
Why people use it
- Free with no account, no email and no watermark
- Runs in the browser — documents stay on your device
- Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS
- Also great for number PDF pages online and PDF page numbering free
Frequently asked questions
Can I skip the cover page?
- Yes — set the starting page so numbering begins after the cover.
Will numbers overlap the content?
- Adjust the margin so numbers sit clear of the text area.
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