Add Page Numbers
Insert page numbers into a PDF.
Insert page numbers into a PDF.
How to use Add Page Numbers
- Upload the PDF you want to number
- Choose position, start number, font size, and label format
- Download the fresh PDF with numbers on every page
About Add Page Numbers
Add Page Numbers stamps clean, consistent page numbers onto any PDF. Upload your file, then choose where the numbers sit — bottom center, bottom right, or top right — set the number you want to start counting from, pick a font size, and decide whether each page shows just the number or the fuller "Page X of N" format. The tool draws the numbers onto every page in plain black Helvetica and hands you a fresh PDF to download.
Adding page numbers to a PDF this way takes only a few clicks, so it works as a free alternative to doing it in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader. You don't need Acrobat, a subscription, or any desktop software. It's handy when you're numbering a contract, a printed report, a thesis with front matter that shouldn't count, or a scanned document that arrived without numbers. Because you can set any starting value, you can skip a cover page, resume a sequence from an earlier document, or match an existing numbering scheme.
It is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks, and no page limits. Everything happens right in your browser on your own device, so your PDF is never uploaded to a server — which keeps confidential and sensitive files private. Number as many documents as often as you like, and your original file stays untouched since you always download a new copy.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
- Upload your PDF, choose where the numbers should appear, set the starting number and font size, and pick either a plain number or the "Page X of N" format. The tool stamps every page and lets you download the numbered PDF right away — the whole thing takes under a minute.
- Can I add page numbers to a PDF for free?
- Yes. This tool adds page numbers to any PDF at no cost, with no account, no watermarks, and no limit on the number of files or pages. There is nothing to install and no subscription.
- Do I need Adobe Acrobat to add page numbers?
- No. Many people search for how to add page numbers in Adobe Acrobat, but you don't need Acrobat, Reader, or any paid software. This runs in your web browser and does the same job free, so it's a straightforward alternative for anyone without an Adobe subscription.
- Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
- No. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript and the pdf-lib library. Your file never leaves your device and is never sent anywhere, which makes it safe for confidential or sensitive documents.
- Where can I place the page numbers?
- You can position numbers at the bottom center, bottom right, or top right of every page. Numbers are drawn in clean black Helvetica with a comfortable margin from the page edge.
- Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?
- Yes. Set any starting number you like — for example start at 5 if you have a cover page and front matter that should not count, or continue a sequence from a previous document.
- What does the 'Page X of N' format do?
- It stamps each page with both its own number and the document total, like 'Page 1 of 10'. The count respects your starting number, so if you start at 3 the first page reads 'Page 3 of ...' with the total adjusted to match.
- Can I change the size of the page numbers?
- Yes. You can set the font size before you generate the file, so the numbers can be small and subtle or large enough to read on a printed page. They're drawn in black Helvetica for a clean, neutral look.
- Does it change the rest of my PDF?
- No. The tool only draws the page numbers on top of your existing pages. The original text, images, and layout are preserved, and you download a new copy so your original file stays untouched.
- Does this work on any PDF?
- It works on standard PDF files, including scanned documents and exports from Word, Google Docs, or other tools. The page numbers are drawn on top of each page, so a document that arrived without numbering gets a consistent set added throughout.