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PDF Page Numbers

Add professional page numbering — 7 formats, 6 positions, full styling control. All in your browser.

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Why Page Numbers

16 powerful features in one tool

Full control over position, format, styling, and page selection.

6 position presets

Top or bottom, left, center, or right. Every standard placement option is one click away.

7 number formats

Plain (1), Page 1, 1 of N, Page 1 of N, [1], Roman lowercase (i, ii), or Roman uppercase (I, II).

Custom prefix & suffix

Wrap numbers with any text. Create "- 1 -", "Section 1", or any format your document requires.

Skip first N pages

Leave cover pages, tables of contents, and executive summaries unnumbered. Numbering starts after the skip.

Custom starting number

Start numbering at any value. Useful for mid-document numbering or matching external page indices.

Specific page ranges

Number only pages 3–50, or any custom range. Perfect for multi-section documents.

Font family selection

Choose from Helvetica, Times Roman, or Courier — all standard PDF fonts with universal reader support.

Adjustable font size (6–48pt)

Fine-tune the number size to match your document style. From subtle 8pt footers to bold 24pt headers.

Custom number color

Pick any color with a visual color picker. Match your brand, theme, or document convention.

Adjustable edge margin

Control the distance from the page edge. From tight 10pt to generous 72pt (1 inch) margins.

Fine-tune nudge controls

After setting a base position, nudge the number in 1pt increments in any direction for pixel-perfect placement.

Live sample preview

See exactly what the first page number will look before you commit. No guessing, no surprises.

Smart total count

When using "1 of N" format, the total counts only numbered pages. Skipped covers are excluded from the count.

Flattened into page content

Numbers are real text, not images. Fully searchable, selectable, copyable, and screen-reader accessible.

100% client-side processing

Your PDF never leaves your browser. Zero uploads, zero tracking, complete privacy for sensitive documents.

Mixed page size support

Documents with different page sizes (A4 + tabloid) get numbers at consistent margin distances on every page.

How it works

Add page numbers in 3 simple steps

Drop, customize, download. Professional numbering in seconds.

1

Drop your PDF

Drag & drop a PDF or click to browse. Your file stays in your browser — never uploaded to any server.

2

Customize numbering

Pick position, format, font, color, and page range. Use the live preview to verify before applying.

3

Download numbered PDF

Click apply and your numbered PDF downloads instantly. Numbers are flattened into the page content.

Use cases

Who uses PDF Page Numbers?

From authors to attorneys — anyone who needs professional, searchable page numbers on their PDFs.

Books & Manuals

Add page numbers to manuscripts, manuals, and guides before publishing or sharing.

Academic Papers

Number thesis pages, research papers, and dissertations with Roman numeral front matter support.

Business Reports

Add professional page numbers to financial reports, proposals, and corporate documents.

Legal Documents

Number contracts, briefs, and filings with custom formats and skip covers for compliance.

Presentations

Page-number exported slide decks so references are easy during Q&A or follow-up discussions.

Travel Itineraries

Number multi-page travel documents so you can quickly flip to the right section on the go.

Your PDF never leaves your browser

Page Numbers uses pdf-lib to stamp numbers directly into your PDF's content stream — all in your browser. No servers, no uploads, no tracking. Your legal briefs, academic papers, and confidential reports stay completely private.

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Zero tracking
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes, completely free with no daily limits, no file size caps, and no watermarks added to your output.
No. The tool uses pdf-lib running entirely in your browser. Your PDF is processed locally and never sent anywhere.
Yes. Set "Skip first N pages" to 1 (or any number). Pages before that stay unnumbered. The first numbered page becomes 1.
Seven formats: plain (1), Page 1, 1 of N, Page 1 of N, [1], lowercase Roman (i, ii, iii), and uppercase Roman (I, II, III).
Yes. Run the tool twice: first pass with Roman numerals on pages 1–3, second pass with Arabic on pages 4+.
Yes. Numbers are added as real text using standard PDF fonts. They are fully searchable, selectable, and accessible to screen readers.
Yes. Each page's dimensions are read independently, so numbers are placed at consistent margins regardless of page size.
No. The tool adds new numbers on top of existing content. If your PDF already has numbers, you'll get duplicates. Remove existing ones first.