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Add Page Numbers to PDF
Number pages for briefs, reports, and books. Stamp consistent page numbers throughout your document — processed locally.
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Choose the PDF to number
A new numbered copy will be created; your original stays untouched.
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Add Page Numbers to PDF
Stamp consistent page numbers throughout your document — processed locally.
Quick answer
How do I number pages in a PDF?
Upload the PDF, choose numbering style and position, then download. Numbering is applied in your browser without uploading the file. Typical documents finish in seconds.
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Upload the PDF, choose numbering style and position, then download. Numbering is applied in your browser without uploading the file. Typical documents finish in seconds.
How to add page numbers
How to add page numbers
Configure and export
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Upload PDF
Add your document.
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Configure numbers
Set format and placement.
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Download
Save the numbered PDF.
Professional page numbering
Professional page numbering
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Get started instantly. No registration, no credit card, no watermarks on exports.
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PDF work runs locally in your browser for quick results — no round-trip to a server.
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Works everywhere
Use Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge on desktop and mobile — no install needed.
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Privacy by design
We never store your files. Processing happens in memory in your tab.
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Core tools free
Number with no account limits — built for everyday document tasks.
Page numbers FAQ
Page numbers FAQ
Formats and placement
Start at page 1?
Offset options depend on the tool UI.
Roman numerals?
Supported if exposed in the settings.
Privacy?
Local processing.
Facing pages?
Check left/right placement options.
Combine with merge?
Merge first, then number for a workflow.
Free?
Yes.
Learn before you process
PDF guides for this workflow
Get the answer, understand the trade-offs, then use the focused tool when you are ready.
How to merge PDF files online
Combine PDFs in the right order, keep bookmarks and form fields, and check the result before you share it.
Read the merge guide
How to add page numbers to a PDF
Number every page, choose the position, format and starting number, and plan around covers and double-sided printing.
Read the page-numbering guide
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