Add Page Numbers to PDF
Number your PDF pages in seconds — choose format, position, and font size. Free, instant, nothing uploaded.
Add page numbers to your PDF
PDF up to 100 MB · Processed locally in your browser
Add page numbers to any PDF online for free — no sign-up, no software, nothing uploaded. Choose from three number formats, six positions, adjustable font size, custom start number, and an option to skip the cover page. All processing runs locally in your browser.
How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF
Upload your PDF file by clicking the upload area or dragging and dropping it onto the page.
Choose a number format: simple numbers (1, 2, 3), page prefix (Page 1, Page 2), or with total (1 of 10, 2 of 10).
Select a position: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right.
Set the font size (7–20px) and start number, then toggle Skip first page if you have a cover.
Click Add Page Numbers and download your numbered PDF instantly.
Why choose PDFCrush for how to add page numbers to a pdf?
Three number formats: 1 2 3, Page 1 Page 2, or 1 of 10 2 of 10
Six positions to place numbers exactly where you need them
Adjustable font size from 7px to 20px
Custom start number — begin at any value from 1 to 999
Skip first page option for cover pages and title pages
100% private — files never leave your device, no server uploads
Works on desktop, Chromebook, and mobile with no installation required
Common use cases
Add page numbers to a report before submitting or printing
Number a legal document or contract for easy reference
Add page numbers to a thesis or academic paper
Number a manual or user guide for navigation
Add page numbers to a presentation PDF before distributing
Number invoices or multi-page financial documents
Your privacy is protected
Your privacy is protected: all page numbering occurs client-side in your browser using pdf-lib. No files are uploaded to or stored on any server. When you close the tab, all document data is automatically cleared from memory.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
Upload your PDF, choose a number format, select a position, set font size and start number, then click Add Page Numbers. The numbered PDF downloads instantly.
Can I skip numbering the first page (cover)?
Yes. Enable the "Skip first page" toggle. The cover page will have no number and numbering begins from the second page.
What number formats are supported?
Three formats: simple numbers (1, 2, 3), page prefix (Page 1, Page 2), and with total count (1 of 10, 2 of 10). Start number is configurable.
Where can I place the page number?
Six positions: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, bottom-right.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs entirely in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device.
What font is used for page numbers?
Helvetica — a standard PDF font that renders consistently across all PDF viewers.
Will adding page numbers change the PDF quality?
No. Text is written directly onto each page using pdf-lib. Images, layouts, and existing content are untouched.
Is there a file size or page limit?
No hard limits. Handles PDFs of any size and page count.
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