Add Page Numbers to PDF

The Add Page Numbers to PDF tool stamps numbers onto every page of a document, right in your browser.

Pick the corner, the style, and where the count should start. The numbers are baked into a new PDF you can download.

How to add page numbers

1. Upload your PDF. It is read locally and the page count appears.
2. Choose a position. Any of six spots, from bottom centre to top right.
3. Pick a style. A plain number, "1 / N", "Page 1", or a dashed look.
4. Set the start and size. Begin at any number and choose the font size.
5. Add and download. The numbers are drawn onto a fresh PDF.

Why number your pages?

Numbered pages make a document easy to reference in a meeting or a citation. They also reveal instantly if a printed stack is out of order or missing a sheet.

Because the numbers are written into the file, they travel with it wherever it goes.

• Private: numbering is done on your device, never uploaded.
• Flexible: position, style, starting number, and size are all yours.
• Permanent: the numbers show in any reader and on paper.
• Free: no account, no watermark.

Related PDF tools

Numbering usually comes after the document is assembled. If you still need to combine files first, the Merge PDF tool joins them in order.

To drop or rearrange pages before numbering, reach for the Organize PDF tool. And to stamp a label such as DRAFT across the pages as well, the Watermark PDF tool adds text over every page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my PDF uploaded to add page numbers?

No. The numbers are drawn onto the pages in your browser with the pdf-lib engine, so the file stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

Where can the numbers be placed?

You can put them in any of six spots: the bottom or top, aligned left, centre, or right. Bottom centre is the default.

Can I change the numbering style?

Yes. Choose a plain number, a "1 / N" style that shows the total, a "Page 1" label, or a dashed "- 1 -" style.

Can I start from a number other than 1?

Yes. Set any starting number, which is handy when the PDF is one section of a larger document that begins partway through.

Are the numbers permanent?

Yes. They become part of the PDF content, so they appear in every viewer and when the document is printed.