Add page numbers to a PDF

Add clean page numbers to reports, theses and contracts. Pick one of six positions, choose where to start counting, and choose plain numbers or page X of Y.

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  • Files never leave your device
  • Free, no sign-up
  • No watermark added
Why use it

Why use this free Page numbers tool

Six positions

Top or bottom, left, centre or right.

Start anywhere

Begin at 1, or at any number to continue a series.

Two styles

Plain numbers or page X of Y.

Private

Numbers are added on your device.

How it works

How to page numbers in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Choose your PDF

  2. 2

    Pick the position, start number and style

  3. 3

    Download the numbered PDF

FAQ

Page numbers: common questions

Your file is never uploaded. The tool runs inside your browser, so the file is read and changed on your own device. Nobody else, including us, can see it.

Yes. Set any starting number in the Start at box.

Yes. Pick the 1 / 10 style to show the total.

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad. Nothing to install.

Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no trial. You can run 10 tasks an hour online. For unlimited use, get the free desktop app for Windows or Mac.

Desktop app

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