Free PDF Page Number Tool - Add Page Numbers to PDFs
Stamp page numbers at the top or bottom of every page. Choose font, size, position, and starting number. Runs entirely in your browser.
What is Add Page Numbers?
Adding professional page numbers to a PDF document is quick and easy with our free Page Number tool. Whether you're preparing a formal report, an academic paper, or a multi-chapter document, consistent page numbering makes navigation much easier for readers.
Configure everything before applying: choose header or footer placement, left/center/right alignment, font size, and the starting number (so you can continue numbering from where a previous document left off). A preview shows exactly how the page numbers will appear before you commit.
The tool stamps page numbers on each page using pdf-lib, which draws text directly onto the page content. This means the numbers are permanently embedded in the PDF and will display or print identically in any PDF viewer on any platform.
As with all our PDF tools, the entire operation runs locally in your browser. Your document never touches our servers, and there are no restrictions on file size or page count.
Powerful Features
Everything you need in one amazing tool
Header & Footer Positions
Place page numbers in the header or footer. Left, center, or right alignment.
Font & Size Control
Adjust font size and style to match your document's typography perfectly.
Custom Start Number
Start numbering from any number. Perfect for continuing across multiple documents.
Live Preview
See a preview of the numbered page before applying to the full document.
Browser-Based
All processing happens locally. Your PDF never leaves your device.
Permanently Embedded
Numbers are drawn into the PDF content layer and display in every viewer and printer.
How It Works
Get started in 4 easy steps
Upload Your PDF
Select or drop your PDF. The tool loads and counts pages instantly.
Configure Numbering
Set position (header/footer), alignment, font size, and starting page number.
Preview
Check the preview to ensure numbers look exactly right before applying.
Download Numbered PDF
Click Apply & Download. Your PDF with page numbers is ready immediately.
Why Choose Our Add Page Numbers?
Stand out from the competition
Full Customization
Every aspect of numbering is configurable — position, size, start value, and alignment.
Private Processing
No server involvement. Numbers are added locally with pdf-lib in your browser.
Print-Ready Quality
Numbers render crisply at any zoom level or print resolution with vector text.
No Waiting
Instant processing regardless of how many pages your document has.
Free & Private
Free to use with no account. Page number stamping runs entirely locally in your browser.
Professional Output
Produces polished, professional-looking documents suitable for formal submission or publishing.
Perfect For
See how others are using this tool
Reports & Papers
Add page numbers to business reports, research papers, and academic submissions.
Proposals & Contracts
Make legal documents and proposals easier to reference with correct page numbering.
Printed Handouts
Number handout PDFs so attendees can follow along and reference specific pages.
Thesis Documents
Add consistent numbering across long academic documents with a custom start offset.
Legal Filings
Add sequential page numbers required by court filing rules and formal legal submissions.
Client Reports
Stamp page numbers on multi-page client reports for easy reference during review meetings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Add Page Numbers
Yes. Set any starting number in the configuration. Useful when your document is part of a larger multi-document package.
Yes. Enable the "Skip first page" option to leave the cover page unnumbered while numbering the rest.
No. Everything runs in your browser using pdf-lib. Your files are never transmitted to any server.
Yes. Numbers are permanently embedded as vector text and print at full resolution on any printer.
The tool supports standard embedded PDF fonts (Helvetica, Times Roman, Courier). Font size is fully adjustable.
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