Free Online Tool

Add Page Numbers to PDF

Add page numbers to PDF documents directly in your browser. Customize position, format, font, size, color, and starting number. Perfect for reports, theses, and documents.

Drag and drop one PDF file here or click to upload.

Add Page Numbers to PDF – Number PDF Pages Online

The Add Page Numbers tool helps users insert page numbers into PDF documents directly from the browser. PDF files often lack page numbers when created from scans, certain applications, or custom templates. Adding page numbers is essential for reports, theses, dissertations, books, manuals, contracts, and official documents that require consistent pagination.

This tool allows you to customize the page number position, format, font, size, color, opacity, starting number, and page range. The process runs locally in your browser, making it fast and convenient for everyday document preparation.

How to Add Page Numbers to PDF

  1. Upload your PDF file using the upload button or drag and drop area.
  2. Choose where to place the page numbers (top/bottom, left/center/right).
  3. Select the format: "Page X of Y", "Page X", "X", or custom format.
  4. Pick font, size, color, and opacity.
  5. Set the starting page number (default is 1).
  6. Optionally, enter page ranges to number only specific pages.
  7. Click “Add Page Numbers” and download the numbered PDF.

Main Features

  • Add page numbers to any PDF document.
  • Choose from 6 positions: top/bottom × left/center/right.
  • Multiple format options including "Page X of Y".
  • Custom format with {'{page}'} and {'{total}'} placeholders.
  • Select font, size, color, and opacity.
  • Set custom starting page number.
  • Number all pages or selected page ranges.
  • Works directly in the browser for improved privacy.
  • No software installation required.

Why Add Page Numbers to PDF?

Page numbers help readers navigate documents, reference specific pages, maintain consistency in printed versions, and meet academic or professional formatting requirements. They are essential for long documents, multi-page contracts, reports, theses, books, and any document that will be printed or shared electronically.

Privacy and File Safety

This tool processes your PDF locally inside your browser using JavaScript libraries. Your file does not need to be uploaded to a server for page numbering. This helps improve privacy and gives you more control over your documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Add Page Numbers tool free?

Yes, this tool is free for basic PDF page numbering directly from your browser.

Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?

No. The page numbering process runs locally inside your browser.

Can I add page numbers to only some pages?

Yes. Enter page ranges like 1-3, 5, 8-10 in the "Pages to Number" field. Leave empty for all pages.

Can I start numbering from a different number?

Yes. Set the "Starting Number" field to any positive integer (e.g., start from 5, 10, etc.).

Will the page numbers appear on top of existing content?

Yes. Page numbers are added as new text objects on top of existing page content. Choose a margin that avoids overlapping important content.

Can I use a custom format like "Section X - Page Y"?

Yes. Select "Custom Format" and use {'{page}'} for current page and {'{total}'} for total pages. Example: "Section {page} of {total}".

Which file format will I download?

You will download a PDF file with page numbers added to the selected pages.

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