Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add page numbers to every page of your PDF. Choose the position, format, and starting number — processed entirely in your browser.
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How to add page numbers to a PDF
How do you add page numbers to a PDF?
Open the PDF in the tool above, pick one of six positions, a format such as Page 1 of 12, a font size and the number to start from, check the live preview, then click Add Numbers & Download. The numbers are drawn in grey on every page and saved as a new file, all inside your browser.
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Add a PDF
Drop the PDF on the box or click to browse. A large preview of the first page appears.
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Choose position and format
Pick top or bottom, left, center or right, and a format: 1, - 1 -, Page 1 of 12 or (1/12).
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Set size and start number
Set the font size between 6 and 18 and the number to start from. Use the arrows to preview other pages.
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Add numbers and download
Click Add Numbers & Download. The file keeps its name with -numbered added.
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FAQ
Questions answered
Is this page numbering tool free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no paid tier for this tool and no watermark on the result. The PDF is numbered in your browser rather than on a server, so the practical ceiling is how large a file your device can hold in memory, not a quota or a page count set by us.
Where can I place the page numbers, and in what format?
Six positions: top or bottom of the page, each aligned left, center or right, about half an inch from the edge. Four formats: a plain number (1), dashes (- 1 -), Page 1 of 12, or parentheses (1/12). The preview updates as you change either, so you can check before you download.
Can I start numbering from a different number?
Yes. Set Start from to the number the first page should carry, for example 3 when a cover and contents page come before it, and totals adjust: a 10-page file starting at 3 reads Page 3 of 12 through Page 12 of 12. Every page is still numbered, including the first.
Can I number a password-protected PDF?
No. The tool cannot open a PDF that has a password, including one with only an edit password, and shows an error when you try to process it. Remove the password with a reader that knows it, or follow our guide to unlocking a PDF, then number the unlocked copy here.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The numbers are drawn onto the pages in this browser tab with the pdf-lib library, and the preview is rendered on your device with PDF.js. The numbered file is saved straight to your downloads, and nothing is sent to The Drive AI or any other server.
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