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Add Page Numbers to PDF Online Free

Add professional page numbers to your PDF documents. Choose the position (top/bottom, left/center/right), customize the font size and format. Numbers are added to every page. All processing happens in your browser.

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What Are PDF Page Numbers?

Adding page numbers to a PDF inserts sequential numbering on every page of your document. This is essential for professional documents, reports, manuscripts, and any multi-page PDF that needs organized navigation.

Our tool offers full customization: choose where the numbers appear (top or bottom, left/center/right), the font size, starting number, and format ("1", "Page 1", or "Page 1 of N"). Numbers are rendered in a clean, professional Helvetica font.

Everything runs locally in your browser — no server uploads, no registration required.

How to Add Page Numbers to PDF

  1. Upload your PDF — Select the document that needs page numbers.
  2. Choose position — Select where numbers should appear (e.g., bottom center).
  3. Pick a format — Choose "1, 2, 3...", "Page 1...", or "Page 1 of N...".
  4. Set font size and start number — Customize as needed.
  5. Click "Add Page Numbers" — Numbers are added to every page.
  6. Download — Save the numbered PDF.

Key Features

  • 6 position options — Top/bottom combined with left/center/right.
  • 3 format styles — Simple number, "Page X", or "Page X of Y".
  • Custom start number — Begin numbering from any number, not just 1.
  • Adjustable font size — From 8pt to 36pt.
  • Professional font — Clean Helvetica rendering.
  • 100% client-side — Your documents stay on your device.

Common Use Cases

  • Reports and proposals — Add professional page numbering to business documents.
  • Manuscripts — Number pages for book manuscripts or academic papers.
  • Legal documents — Ensure every page is numbered for reference in legal proceedings.
  • Presentation handouts — Number printed handout pages for audience reference.
  • Merged documents — Add consistent numbering after merging multiple PDFs.

Frequently Asked Questions