How to add page numbers to a PDF

To add page numbers to a PDF, open a browser-based tool, choose where the number goes (any corner, top-centre, or bottom-centre) and a format — plain numbers, "1 of N", or "Page 1" — and download the numbered file. It runs on your device, so the PDF is never uploaded. Numbers are added as new text over the page; existing content is untouched, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Page numbers make a long PDF easier to reference, cite, and print in order. Here is how to add them without uploading the document, and which options you have.

Add page numbers, step by step

  1. Open the in-browser tool and drop in your PDF.
  2. Choose where the number should sit and pick a format and size.
  3. Download the numbered PDF.

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Positions and formats

Six positions are available — any corner, top-centre, or bottom-centre — in three number formats: plain numbers (1, 2, 3), "1 of N", and "Page 1". Numbering runs one-to-N across the whole document; custom start numbers and per-section numbering are not supported yet. Numbers are drawn as new text over each page, so the original content is left exactly as it was, and a password-protected PDF must be unlocked first.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add page numbers to a PDF for free?
Open the PDF in a browser-based tool, choose the position and format, and download the numbered file — no sign-up and no upload.
Which formats and positions are available?
Plain numbers (1, 2, 3), "1 of N", and "Page 1", in six positions: any corner, top centre, or bottom centre.
Can I start numbering from a specific page or number?
Numbering currently runs one-to-N across the whole document; custom start numbers and per-section numbering are not supported yet.
Does adding numbers change my content?
No — the numbers are added as new text over each page; your existing content is untouched.