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Add Page Numbers to PDF

Number the pages of a PDF in any corner or centre, with formats like “Page 1 of 10” and a custom start.

About Add Page Numbers to PDF

Add page numbers to a PDF online in seconds. Choose where the numbers go, in any corner or the centre of the header or footer, and pick a format such as 1, Page 1 or Page 1 of 10. You can set a custom start number, adjust the font size and margin, and skip the cover page.

This is useful for project reports, theses, tender documents and court files that must have numbered pages. A preview shows exactly where the numbers will appear before you download. Your file is processed in your browser and never uploaded, and it is free with no sign-up or watermark.

How to use Add Page Numbers to PDF

  1. Drop a PDF or try the sample.
  2. Choose position, format and start number.
  3. Adjust font size and margin; optionally skip the cover page.
  4. Check the preview and click Add page numbers.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. The file is opened and processed entirely inside your browser using JavaScript libraries. Nothing is sent to a server, so it is safe for confidential documents.

How does “Skip first page” work?

The first page (usually a cover) gets no number, and numbering starts on page 2 with your start number. “Page X of N” counts only numbered pages.

Will the numbers cover my content?

Numbers are placed inside the margin you set. Increase the margin if your document has content near the edge.

What about password-protected PDFs?

Encrypted PDFs cannot be edited directly. Remove the password first with the Unlock PDF tool (you need the password), then use the unlocked copy.

How do I add page numbers to a PDF from a specific page?

Set the start number you want, and turn on Skip first page if the cover should stay unnumbered. For longer front matter, split it off first, number the main part, then merge the files again.

How do I number PDF pages as Page 1 of 10?

Choose the Page X of N format. The total is counted automatically from the numbered pages in your document.

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