Add page numbers to a PDF
Number your pages in the header or footer. Choose the position, style and starting page — great for reports, theses and legal bundles.
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Drop your file here
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Stays on your device — nothing is uploaded
How to add page numbers
Choose a PDF
Drop the PDF you want to number.
Pick a style
Choose where numbers go, how they look, and which page to start on.
Download
Save the numbered PDF.
About Add page numbers
Skipping the cover page
Set “Start numbering on page” to 2 to leave the cover unnumbered. Use “First number” to control what the first number shows — for example, start at 1 on page 2.
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Step 1
You choose a file
Your browser opens it directly from your device — like opening it in an app.
Step 2
Your device does the work
The processing code runs inside this browser tab. No server ever receives your file.
Step 3
You save the result
The new file goes straight to your downloads. Close the tab and everything is gone.
Frequently asked questions
Can I leave the first page without a number?
Yes. Set the starting page to 2 (or later). Earlier pages are left untouched.
Will the numbers be selectable text?
Yes. Numbers are added as real text, so they stay sharp at any zoom and can be searched.