Add Page Numbers to PDF
Insert page numbers into a PDF online for free. Choose the position, font, and which page numbering starts on — directly in your browser, nothing uploaded.
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Supports PDF
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How to use Add Page Numbers to PDF
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Drop a PDF onto the upload area, or click it to choose one.
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Choose the position, font, and font size for the page numbers.
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Set which page numbering should start on (to skip a cover page) and what the first number shown should be.
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Click "Add page numbers" and download the result.
Common uses
- Numbering a report or manuscript before printing or sharing
- Adding page numbers while skipping a title or cover page
- Continuing page numbering from a previous document (e.g. starting at 101)
Supported formats and limitations
Accepts PDF, up to one file at a time.
- Numbers are added as plain black text in one of three standard fonts — there's no custom color, image, or "Page X of Y" total-count format.
- One PDF at a time, up to 40 MB.
Frequently asked questions
No. Page numbers are added entirely in your browser using pdf-lib — nothing is sent to a server.
Yes — set "Start numbering on page" to the first page that should show a number (e.g. 2 to skip a cover page). Earlier pages are left blank, and numbering resets to your chosen first number from that page.
Yes — set "First number shown" to whatever number the first numbered page should display.
Yes, 40 MB.