Free PDF Page Number Tool - Add Page Numbers to PDFs
Stamp page numbers anywhere on every page. Pick from 9 positions, choose text format, font, size, colour, and margin. Live preview updates instantly — runs entirely in your browser.
Upload a PDF and stamp page numbers on every page. Choose the position, text format, font, size, colour, and margin. Preview updates live — nothing is uploaded to any server.
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What is Add Page Numbers?
Adding professional page numbers to a PDF is effortless with our free tool. Whether you are preparing a formal report, a legal filing, an academic thesis, or a multi-chapter document, consistent page numbering makes navigation much easier for every reader.
Choose from nine placement positions — top-left, top-center, top-right, middle-left, middle-center, middle-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right. Pick a text format: bare number (1), "Page 1", "Page 1 of N", or "1 / N". Select Arabic or Roman numerals (uppercase or lowercase). Choose Helvetica, Times Roman, or Courier, toggle bold and italic independently, set the font size from 8 to 24 pt, pick any font colour, and adjust the margin distance from the edge.
A live preview canvas updates in real time as you change each setting. Browse through all pages to verify placement before committing. Optionally skip the first page (cover) or the last page, and set any starting number to continue numbering from a previous document.
Everything runs entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your file is never uploaded to any server — there is no file size limit and no page count restriction.
Powerful Features
Everything you need in one amazing tool
9-Position Grid
Place numbers at any of nine positions: top, middle, or bottom — left, center, or right.
Text Format Templates
Choose from four formats: "1", "Page 1", "Page 1 of N", or "1 / N".
Arabic & Roman Numerals
Display numbers as Arabic (1, 2, 3), Roman uppercase (I, II, III), or lowercase (i, ii, iii).
Live Preview
Preview canvas updates instantly with every setting change. Navigate all pages before applying.
Full Font Control
Helvetica, Times Roman, or Courier. Toggle bold and italic independently. Font size 8–24 pt. Any font colour.
Browser-Based, Private
All processing runs locally in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server.
How It Works
Get started in 4 easy steps
Upload Your PDF
Drop or select your PDF. The tool loads all pages and shows a live preview immediately.
Configure All Settings
Set position, text format, numeral style, font, bold/italic style, size, colour, margin, start number, and skip options.
Preview & Adjust
The canvas preview updates in real time. Browse any page to confirm placement looks perfect.
Apply & Download
Click Apply & Download. Page numbers are embedded and your PDF is ready in seconds.
Why Choose Our Add Page Numbers?
Stand out from the competition
9 Placement Positions
Top, middle, or bottom — combined with left, center, or right — gives nine precise positions to choose from.
Completely Private
No server involved. Everything runs locally in your browser — zero uploads, no data sharing.
Real-Time Preview
The live canvas preview updates instantly for every setting change. Browse all pages before applying.
Deep Customisation
Font family (3 choices), bold and italic toggles, size 8–24 pt, any colour, margin 5–30 mm, start number, skip pages.
Print-Ready Vectors
Numbers are embedded as vector text — crisp at any zoom level and at any print resolution.
Free, No Limits
Completely free with no account required. No file size limit and no page count restriction.
Perfect For
See how others are using this tool
Reports & Papers
Add consistent page numbers to business reports, research papers, and academic submissions.
Legal Filings
Stamp sequential page numbers required by court filing rules and formal legal submissions.
Printed Handouts
Number handout PDFs so attendees can follow along and reference specific pages with ease.
Thesis Documents
Apply precise numbering across long academic documents with Roman numerals and custom start offsets.
Proposals & Contracts
Make legal documents and proposals easier to reference and discuss with correct page numbering.
Client Deliverables
Stamp page numbers on multi-page client decks and reports before sending for review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Add Page Numbers
Four formats: bare number "1", "Page 1", "Page 1 of N" (showing total), and "1 / N". Each updates in the live preview.
Yes. Switch between Arabic (1, 2, 3), Roman uppercase (I, II, III), and Roman lowercase (i, ii, iii) from the Numerals dropdown.
Yes. Set any starting number — useful when your document is part of a larger multi-document package and must continue numbering from a previous file.
Yes. Enable "Skip first page" to leave the cover unnumbered while numbering the rest. You can also skip the last page independently.
No. The entire operation uses pdf-lib and runs in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device.
Yes. Numbers are permanently embedded as standard PDF vector text and print at full resolution on any printer or PDF reader.
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