Add page numbers

Number PDF pages in the position and style you want.

This tool runs entirely in your browser — no data is uploaded to our servers.

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Add page numbers to your thesis, book or report in seconds. Pick one of six positions, a format such as “1”, “1 / 10” or “Page 1 of 10”, the starting number, and skip the cover page.

How to use it

  1. Choose a PDF file.
  2. Pick position, format, font size and color.
  3. Select pages and the first number, then click “Add numbers”.

Features

  • Six positions at the top or bottom.
  • Ready formats or custom text with {n} and {t}.
  • Skip the cover and number a range.
  • Any font size and color.

Privacy and security

“Add page numbers” runs entirely in your browser using trusted open-source libraries. Your files are never uploaded to a server and no copy is kept, so your documents stay private. It is free and needs no sign-up.

Tip: For double-sided books, center the number at the bottom.

Frequently asked questions

Can I start from another number?

Yes, change “First number”.

Can I write “Page 1 of 10”?

Yes, pick that format or type custom text.