What Add Page Numbers to PDF does
This tool stamps a page number onto every page of your PDF. Drop in the document, choose where the number goes and how it reads, check the live preview, and download a numbered PDF. It is exactly what you need before printing a report, submitting a contract, handing in an assignment or binding a booklet, where every page has to be clearly numbered.
Everything runs in your browser. Your PDF is processed on your own device and never uploaded, so a private report or contract stays on your computer.
How to add page numbers
- Drag your PDF onto the drop zone, or click to pick it from your device.
- Choose the position — bottom or top, left, center or right.
- Pick the format (a plain number, “1 / N” or “Page 1 / N”), the starting number and the font size.
- Press Add numbers & download to save your numbered PDF.
The preview shows the exact spot and style, so there are no surprises.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Input | |
| Position | Six spots (bottom/top × left/center/right) |
| Format | Number, “1 / N” or “Page 1 / N” |
| Options | Start number and font size |
| Runs in browser | Yes — no upload, no sign-up, no watermark |
Why number here
There is no account, no watermark and no cost. Because the document is processed on your own machine, a private PDF never leaves your computer. It works on a laptop, tablet or phone, and the live preview means you place the numbers exactly where you want them.
For clean, consistent page numbers this is all you need. Explore the rest of the free PDF tools to merge, crop or sign your documents.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
- Drop in your PDF, choose where the number should sit and how it should look, then press to download. A preview shows the position and format before you save, and every page is numbered automatically.
- Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
- No. The numbers are added entirely in your browser on your own device, so nothing is uploaded. That keeps reports, contracts and anything private on your computer.
- Can I choose the position and format?
- Yes. You can place the number in any of six spots (bottom or top, left, center or right) and pick a format such as a plain number, "1 / 10" or "Page 1 of 10", plus the font size and the starting number.
- Can I start numbering from a specific number?
- Yes. Set the starting number to any value, which is handy when the document is one section of a larger set or when a cover page should not count as page one.
- Will the numbers cover my content?
- The number sits in the margin at the position you choose, so on most documents it stays clear of the text. If a page has content right to the edge, pick a different corner or a smaller font size.
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Last updated: July 6, 2026