PDF Page Numbers

Upload a PDF, choose a position and starting number, and add page numbers to every page.

Choose PDF

or drag and drop it here

Choose a PDF file to add page numbers to it.

Your files are processed locally in your browser. They are not uploaded to our servers.

How to use

  1. Choose a PDF file from your device.
  2. Pick a position and a starting number.
  3. Click Add page numbers, then download the numbered PDF.

What is this tool?

PDF Page Numbers stamps a running page number onto every page of an uploaded PDF at the position you choose, using pdf-lib to draw the text directly onto each page. Everything happens locally in your browser, so the file is never uploaded anywhere.

Common uses

  • Adding page numbers to a report or manuscript before printing
  • Numbering the pages of a scanned document for easy reference
  • Preparing a handout or workbook with page numbers for a class
  • Adding consistent numbering to a document assembled from several PDFs

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FAQ

Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?

Yes, set the starting number field to whatever the first page should show.

Where can the page numbers be placed?

Choose bottom center, bottom right or top right.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No, everything is read and rewritten entirely in your browser using pdf-lib — your file is never sent anywhere.