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Add Page Numbers to PDF

Insert page numbers anywhere on your PDF. Customizable format, position, and size. No upload needed.
4 Number Formats

Simple numbers, "Page X of Y", dashed, or bracketed styles

6 Positions

Place numbers at any corner, top center, or bottom center

100% Private

Your PDF never leaves your device — no server uploads

Instant Processing

Numbers are added in seconds — all in your browser

Upload PDF to Add Page Numbers

Drop your PDF file here or click to browse

How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF?

Upload your PDF, choose the position (6 options), number format (4 styles), font size, starting number, and margin. Preview the placement in the visual preview, then click "Add Page Numbers & Download".

Tips for Best Results

  • Bottom center: The most common position for page numbers in professional documents
  • Page X of Y: Best for reports and legal documents that reference total pages
  • Start from 0: Use start number 0 when the first page is a cover page
  • Increase margin: If numbers overlap existing content, increase the margin value

Frequently Asked Questions

You can place page numbers in 6 positions: bottom center, bottom left, bottom right, top center, top left, or top right. The live preview shows exactly where the numbers will appear.

Choose from 4 formats: simple numbers (1, 2, 3), "Page X of Y" format, dashed (- 1 -), or bracketed ([ 1 ]). All formats are customizable with your preferred font size.

Yes! Use the "Start Number" slider to begin page numbering from any number (0-100). This is useful when your PDF is part of a larger document.

Yes, 100%. All processing happens in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server. Close the tab and the file is gone.

Page numbers are rendered in Helvetica, a clean and universal font. You can adjust the font size from 6pt to 18pt to match your document style.

Yes, the margin slider (10-80pt) controls how far the page numbers are placed from the edge of the page. Increase the margin for more spacing from the edge.

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