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Add Page Numbers to PDF

Add page numbers to your PDF documents instantly. Choose position, font size, and starting number. Free, private, and browser-based. Your files never leave your device.

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Position options

Place page numbers at the top or bottom of each page, aligned left, center, or right.

Custom prefix

Add a custom prefix like 'Page ' before each number, or leave it empty for just numbers.

Flexible start

Start numbering from any number. Useful for documents that continue from another file.

Privacy first

All processing happens in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server.

How to add page numbers to a PDF

Whether you are preparing a report, thesis, or business document, adding page numbers to a PDF makes it easier to reference specific sections and keeps your document professional. This free tool lets you add page numbers to any PDF directly in your browser, with no software to install and no files uploaded to any server.

Choose from six position options: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right. Customize the font size from 6 to 72 points, set a starting number, and optionally add a prefix like "Page " before each number. The tool processes every page of your PDF automatically.

All processing happens locally in your browser using pdf-lib, a powerful JavaScript PDF library. Your PDF files are never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy. The tool supports PDFs up to 100 MB and works with any PDF document, regardless of how many pages it contains.

Frequently asked questions

Can I choose where the page numbers appear?

Yes. You can place page numbers at the top or bottom of each page, aligned to the left, center, or right.

Can I add a prefix like 'Page 1' instead of just '1'?

Yes. Use the prefix field to add any text before the number, such as 'Page ', '-', or your custom text.

Can I start numbering from a specific number?

Yes. Set the start number to any value. This is useful for documents that continue from a previous file.

Will page numbers be added to all pages?

Yes. Page numbers are automatically added to every page of the PDF document.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser using pdf-lib. Your files never leave your device.

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