What is Add Page Numbers to PDF?
Add Page Numbers to PDF is a free online tool that stamps page numbers onto every page of a PDF document. Choose where the numbers sit (bottom or top, left/center/right), set the starting number, add a prefix or suffix, and optionally include the total page count (e.g. "3 of 12") or skip a cover page. The numbers are placed as real vector text, so they stay crisp, selectable, and searchable. All processing happens entirely in your browser — your PDF is never uploaded to any server.
Common Use Cases
Printed Reports & Manuals
Number the pages of reports, manuals, and handbooks so readers can navigate and reference specific pages easily.
Academic Papers & Theses
Add clean, consistent page numbers to papers and theses before submission, with cover-page skipping when required.
Legal & Business Documents
Keep contracts, proposals, and multi-page agreements organized with unambiguous page references.
E-books & Long PDFs
Quickly number long converted documents so printed or shared copies are easy to follow.
How to Use This Tool
- Upload a PDF using drag-and-drop or the file browser
- Choose the number position — bottom or top, aligned left, center, or right
- Set the starting number and toggle whether to include the total (e.g. “1 of 12”)
- Optionally add a prefix or suffix, and skip the first page if it is a cover
- Click “Add page numbers” and wait for processing to finish
- Download your numbered PDF
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Learn More
- ISO 32000-2 — PDF Specification ISO 32000-2, the official specification of PDF page objects.