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Add Page Numbers
Choose where the number sits, what it says and which number to start from.
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your document is never uploaded.
Drop a PDF to number
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How to add page numbers to a PDF
Add page numbers to a PDF in the position and style you want.
- 1Upload the PDF.
- 2Choose the corner, starting number and format.
- 3Apply the numbering.
- 4Download the numbered document.
Why use Page Numbers
- Essential for printed reports, submissions and bundles.
- Choose any corner so numbers avoid existing content.
- Start numbering from any value to continue a series.
- Numbers are drawn locally in your browser.
Privacy and how your file is handled
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Page Numbers — frequently asked questions
- How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
- Upload the document, pick a position and format, apply, and download the result.
- Can I skip the cover page?
- Set the page range so numbering begins on the page you want, and choose the starting number accordingly.
- Can I use a 'Page X of Y' format?
- Choose from the available formats in the tool before applying.
- Will numbers overlap my content?
- Preview the result and pick a different corner if the number collides with existing text.
- Can numbering be removed later?
- No, it becomes part of the page content — keep a copy of the original if you may need it.