PDF Page Number Adder
Add page numbers to a PDF with custom placement and formatting.
Add PDF page numbersCustom position and formatLocal file processingPreview before export
Upload a PDF
Upload a PDF and choose where page numbers should appear. Large or password-protected PDFs may not be editable in the browser.
How PDF page numbering works
Page numbering adds text overlays to selected PDF pages.
The tool calculates positions from each page size.
The selected format controls the text placed on each page.
The selected page range controls which pages receive numbers.
Editing creates a new PDF instead of changing the original.
Mixed page sizes are handled page by page where practical.
Page number formats and placement explained
Plain numbers work well for simple documents.
Page 1 of 10 helps readers understand document length.
Bottom center is common for essays and reports.
Bottom right is common for business documents.
Top positions can work for headers.
Margins keep numbers away from page edges.
Margins, first page, page ranges, and layout notes
Cover pages often do not need visible page numbers.
Custom ranges help number only selected pages.
Start number lets numbering begin at a custom value.
Margins should be large enough to avoid clipping.
Page numbers may overlap existing footers or headers.
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Common PDF page numbering examples
Add 1, 2, 3 to all pages.
Skip cover page and start at Page 1.
Use Page 1 of 20 in the footer.
Place page numbers at bottom right.
Add top-center page numbers to a packet.
Number only pages 3-12.
Start numbering from 10.
Use 1 / 10 compact numbering.
Personal, work, school, and document use cases
School essays
Reports and proposals
Application packets
Legal-style document packets
Invoices and receipts
Scanned documents
Manuals and guides
Meeting handouts
Client deliverables
Archived records
Privacy and local processing notes
Selected PDFs are processed locally in the browser.
No account is required.
No backend storage is added by this page.
Generated numbered PDF is created locally.
Avoid selecting sensitive PDFs unless you trust the device and browser.
Keep the original file before editing.
This tool is intended for lightweight PDF page numbering.
Large PDFs may use significant browser memory.
Method explanation
- 1. Select or drag a PDF into the tool.
- 2. Validate the file type and read page details.
- 3. Choose page number format, start number, placement, and margin.
- 4. Select all pages, skip first page, or choose a custom page range.
- 5. Calculate the displayed number for each selected page.
- 6. Place the page number text at the selected position.
- 7. Save the edited document as a new PDF.
- 8. Download the numbered PDF.
Frequently asked questions
A PDF page number adder places visible page number text on selected pages of a PDF document.
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