Add Page Numbers
Stamp page numbers onto every page of a PDF.
Click to select a PDF file, or drag and drop it here
One PDF at a time
What Is the Add Page Numbers?
How Is the Add Page Numbers Calculated?
For every page, the tool measures the page's own width and height, calculates the width of the number text at the chosen font size, and positions it in the corner or center you selected with a small margin — so numbers line up consistently even across pages of different sizes.
Add Page Numbers Example
On a 12-page document with "Page 1 of N" format starting at 1, the first page reads Page 1 of 12 and the last reads Page 12 of 12.
How to Use the Add Page Numbers
Step 1
Click the upload area or drag and drop a PDF file onto it.
Step 2
Choose a position: bottom center, bottom right, top center, or top right.
Step 3
Choose a format: a plain number, or "Page X of N".
Step 4
Set a starting number if you don't want to start at 1.
Step 5
Click Add Page Numbers & Download to save the result.
Benefits
- Numbers every page consistently without installing any software.
- Processes everything locally in your browser — files are never uploaded anywhere.
- Supports a custom starting number for documents that continue from another file.
Common Add Page Numbers Scenarios
Scenario 1
Numbering pages in a report or thesis before printing or submitting it.
Scenario 2
Adding continuation numbers to a document that picks up after another file.
Scenario 3
Preparing a multi-page handout with page numbers for a class or meeting.
Understanding Your Result
The downloaded PDF has the same content and page count as the original, with a number stamped in the position and format you chose on every page.
Tips
- Use "Start at" if this PDF continues from another document — e.g. start at 13 if the previous file ended on page 12.
- "Page X of N" is useful for standalone documents; a plain number is more common for long reports.
- If existing content overlaps the chosen corner, try a different position.
Common Mistakes
- Forgetting this stamps every page — there's no way to skip a cover page in this version.
- Entering a non-numeric starting value, which the tool rejects.
- Trying to number a password-protected PDF, which this tool can't open.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?
No, all processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript — your files never leave your device.
Can I skip the first page (e.g. a cover page)?
Not currently — every page gets a number in this version. You can extract the cover page first using the Split PDF tool, number the rest, then merge them back together.
Can I change the font size or color of the page numbers?
Not in this version — numbers are added in a standard black font sized to fit comfortably in the page margin.
Can I add page numbers to a password-protected PDF?
No, encrypted or password-protected PDFs can't be read by this tool — remove the password first using your PDF reader.
Can I choose Roman numerals instead of standard numbers?
Check the tool's format options — some page numbering tools support Roman numeral or letter-based formats in addition to standard Arabic numerals.
Where is the most common position for page numbers?
Bottom-center or bottom-right are the most conventional positions for page numbers in most documents, though this tool lets you choose whichever position fits your document's style.
Can I add page numbers in the format 'Page X of Y'?
Check whether the tool's format options include a total-page-count template, which many page numbering tools support alongside a simple number.
Will page numbers overlap with existing content on my PDF?
Choose a position (like a corner or margin area) that's typically free of existing content — preview the result before finalizing to check for any overlap on your specific document.
Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?
Yes — check the starting number option, which is useful when a document continues numbering from a previous section or document.
Important Information
Files are read and stamped locally in your browser and are never uploaded to a server.
Last updated: July 31, 2026