Number the pages

This tool adds page numbers to a PDF document, with a choice among six common placements, a customizable format and an adjustable starting page — the way a professional printer would do it. The numbering is computed and inserted directly in your browser. No file is sent to a server.

How do you add page numbers to a PDF?

Upload the document, choose a position from six common placements (for example bottom-centered or top-right), set the desired format and the starting page, then generate the numbered PDF.

Can I start numbering from a page other than the first?

Yes, the starting page is adjustable, which lets you exclude a cover page or table of contents from the count, for example.

Does numbering require uploading the file to a server?

No, the numbers are computed and inserted directly in your browser, with no document upload, and the tool is free.

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