Add page numbers to PDF
Number the pages of a PDF with the position, format and starting number you choose. Runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
How to use this tool
- Choose a PDF.
- Pick a format, position, starting number and size.
- Optionally leave the first page unnumbered.
- Select Add page numbers and download the result.
Before you start
Page numbers are drawn onto each page as text, so the original content is not rearranged. Choose where the number sits, whether it reads as a plain number or as Page n of total, and the number to start from. If your PDF has a cover page, tick the option to skip it. Check the result in your PDF viewer, especially on pages with unusual sizes or margins.
When to use it
- Numbering a long report or thesis.
- Starting at a number other than 1.
- Leaving a cover page unnumbered.
Limits
Numbers are added to every page in a plain font; existing page content is not moved. Up to 50 MB and 500 pages. Password-protected PDFs and pages that are already rotated are not supported.
Privacy and file handling
Processed in your browser with pdf-lib. Your PDF is not uploaded.
Troubleshooting
If a page is refused it is probably rotated. Check the result in a viewer, because numbers can overlap content near the page edge.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?
Yes. Set Start at to any number from 0 up.
Can I skip the cover page?
Yes. Tick the option to leave the first page unnumbered; numbering then starts on page 2 at your starting number.
Can I use the format Page 1 of 10?
Yes. Choose between a plain number and Page n of total.
Does it work with landscape pages?
Yes. The number is placed relative to each page's own size.