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Add Page Numbers to a PDF

Stamp page numbers onto a PDF, with a format and position you choose.

or drag it here

application/pdf, .pdf · up to 100 MB

Use {n} for the page number and {total} for the total. For example: Page {n} of {total}

Usual for a cover page.

Which pages to number. Leave blank for all.

Processed in your browser

Fill in the form and press “Add page numbers” to see the result here.

How to use it

  1. 1Select your PDF, or drag and drop it onto the upload area.
  2. 2Adjust the options if you need something other than the defaults.
  3. 3Press the button. The document is processed on your device - nothing is uploaded.
  4. 4Download the result. Your original file is untouched.

About the Add Page Numbers to a PDF

Numbers are drawn as real page content in Helvetica, so they print and appear in every reader. They are not annotations that a viewer might hide.

Starting at a number other than 1 is what you need when a document is one section of a larger set - the numbering continues from where the previous part ended.

Skipping the first page is the normal choice when the document has a cover.

Questions people ask

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. The document is read and rewritten by JavaScript in your own browser. Nothing is transmitted, which is the only sensible arrangement for contracts, invoices, medical records and anything else people put in a PDF.

Is your document uploaded to a server?

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using standard web APIs, so your document never leaves your device. You can confirm it by opening your browser's network panel while the tool runs, or by disconnecting from the internet after the page has loaded.

Is it free, and do I need an account?

Yes, it is free, and there is no account, no sign-up and no watermark on the result. The project is funded by optional donations.