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Add page numbers to PDF — free, instant, no upload

Insert page numbers into any PDF in a few clicks. Pick a position, start number, font size, and margin — then see a live preview on every page before you download. Free, in your browser.

Great for theses, reports, e-books, and legal documents where numbered pages are required.

How to add page numbers to a PDF

  1. 1

    Upload your PDF

    Drag and drop the file in. Every page renders as a thumbnail.

  2. 2

    Set position and format

    Choose one of six positions (top/bottom × left/centre/right), set the starting number, and adjust font size (8–24pt) and edge margin (5–60pt).

  3. 3

    Preview and download

    Every thumbnail updates live as you change settings. When it looks right, click "Add Page Numbers & Download".

Why use this tool

6 placement options

Top-left, top-centre, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-centre, bottom-right — wherever your document style needs.

Live preview

Every page thumbnail updates instantly so you see exactly what the output will look like.

Start from any number

Begin numbering from any value — handy when a chapter should start at page 15 instead of 1.

Size and margin

Set font size between 8pt and 24pt and an edge margin between 5pt and 60pt.

Nothing uploaded

Page numbers are added in your browser — your file never leaves your device.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The "Start From" field accepts any number — the first page can be labelled 5, 15, or 100.

The tool numbers every page. To skip a cover, split it off first with Split PDF, number the rest, then merge the cover back with Merge PDF.

The margin slider keeps numbers inside the page edges. Increase the margin if your document has a large content area.