Free Online Tool
Add PDF Page Numbers
Add custom page numbers to a PDF with live preview, flexible positioning, page range, color, opacity, rotation, and margin controls.
Limit: 1 PDF file, maximum 50 MB
Live Preview
Preview shows page 1.
How to Add PDF Page Numbers
Select one PDF document.
Choose numbering, position, style, and page scope.
Create and download the numbered PDF.
Numbering Options
Set a custom starting number, prefix, suffix, font size, color, opacity, rotation, margin, and one of nine page positions.
Apply numbering to all pages or a custom range. You can also skip the first page for cover-page documents.
Common Errors and Quick Fixes
PDF cannot be read: it may be damaged, encrypted, or password-protected.
No number appears on page 1 preview: the first page may be skipped or outside the custom range.
Text is outside the page: reduce the margin, font size, prefix, or suffix length.
Unsupported prefix characters: use standard Latin letters, numbers, and punctuation.
Privacy and File Handling
Your PDF is processed locally in the browser. It is not uploaded or stored on our server.
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Prepare pages with Split PDF, add text or image marks with Add Watermark, or reduce file size with PDF Compressor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can numbering start from a custom value?
Yes. Enter any positive starting number.
Can I number only part of a PDF?
Yes. Select Custom range and enter From and To pages.
Can I skip a cover page?
Yes. Enable Skip first page.
Can I change the number position?
Yes. Nine positions from top-left to bottom-right are available.
Can I use password-protected PDFs?
No. Unlock the PDF first.
Are my files uploaded or stored?
No. Processing happens locally in your browser.
Is this tool free?
Yes. The page-numbering tool is free to use.