Yes, completely free. No account, no watermarks on output files, no page count limit, and no paid plan. The tool runs using open-source JavaScript libraries entirely in your browser.

How do I skip the cover page when adding page numbers?

Use the Skip first N pages field. Set it to 1 to leave the cover unnumbered. The Start Number field controls what number appears on the first numbered page — set it to 1 to show 1 on the second physical page of the document.

Can I add page numbers only to specific pages?

Yes. Use the From and To fields to set a page range. Leave the To field blank to number all pages from the From value through to the end of the document.

Does adding page numbers affect PDF quality?

No. The tool draws text directly onto the PDF page structure using pdf-lib without re-rendering any content. All existing text, images, fonts, and vectors are preserved exactly as they are in the source file.

Why does the preview jump to a page other than page 1?

The preview automatically jumps to the first page that will actually receive a page number based on your current From, To, and Skip settings. This lets you see exactly how your chosen font, color, and position will look on a page that is genuinely being numbered.

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Q: Can I add page numbers to a password-protected PDF?

Yes, if you know the password. The tool prompts you to enter it when a locked PDF is uploaded. The password is used only locally in your browser and is never transmitted anywhere.

Q: What does the Start Number option do?

It sets the number displayed on the first numbered page. Set it to 1 to begin from 1, or set it higher if this PDF is a chapter within a larger document and the numbering should continue from a previous section.

Add page numbers to any PDF — choose position, format, font, color, and range. Browser-only, no uploads.

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Customize position, format, font, color and page range — entirely in your browser.

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Position

Format

Prefix: Suffix:

Start number

Number shown on first page

Apply to pages

Leave "to" blank to number all pages

Skip first N pages

Pages to skip at start (e.g. cover)

Font

Size (px)

Color

Opacity %

Margin (pt)

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How to add page numbers to a PDF

No account, no upload. Everything runs in your browser — your file never leaves your device.

Step 01

Upload your PDF

Drop a PDF onto the tool, click Select, or paste from clipboard. Password-protected PDFs are supported.

Step 02

Choose position & format

Pick one of nine positions using the visual grid. Choose a format: plain number, "Page N", "N of Total", or a dash-style.

Step 03

Customize appearance

Set font, size, color, opacity, margin. Choose a starting number, page range, and how many pages to skip at the start.

Step 04

Preview & download

The live preview updates as you change settings. Click Apply & Download to save the numbered PDF.

Features

Every option you need to add page numbers exactly the way you want them.

9-position visual picker

Top-left, top-center, top-right, middle-left, center, middle-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, bottom-right — click the grid to choose.

5 number formats

Plain "1", "Page 1", "1 of 10", "Page 1 of 10", or "- 1 -". Add a custom prefix or suffix for academic or legal styles.

Font & size control

Helvetica, Times Roman, Courier — each in regular and bold. Set any size from 6 to 72 pt.

Color & opacity

Full color picker for the number text. Set opacity from 10% to 100% for subtle watermark-style numbering.

Page range & skip

Number only a specific range. Use the skip option to leave the cover page or front matter unnumbered while still counting from 1.

100% private

Everything runs locally in your browser using pdf-lib. Your file is never uploaded to any server.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about adding page numbers to PDFs online.

Is this tool free?

Yes, completely free. No account, no watermarks on output files, no page limit, no paid plan needed.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser using pdf-lib and PDF.js. Your file never leaves your device.

How do I skip the cover page?

Use the "Skip first N pages" field. Set it to 1 to leave the cover unnumbered. The numbering still starts from page 2 of the document, but the number shown is controlled by the "Start number" field — set that to 1 to show "1" on the second page, or "2" if you want the numbering to reflect the logical page count.

Can I add numbers only to specific pages?

Yes. Use the "Apply to pages" From and To fields to specify a range. Leaving "To" blank applies numbers to all pages from "From" through the end of the document.

Can I add page numbers to a password-protected PDF?

Yes, if you know the password. The tool prompts for it when you upload a locked PDF. The password is used only locally and never transmitted anywhere.

Does adding page numbers affect the PDF quality?

No. The tool draws text directly onto the PDF using pdf-lib without re-rendering any pages. All existing content — text, images, fonts, vectors — is preserved exactly.

What does the "Start number" option do?

It controls what number is displayed on the first numbered page. Set it to 1 to start from "1", or set it higher if this PDF is a chapter within a larger document and you want the numbers to continue from a previous chapter.