Add page numbers to PDF online

Number reports, handouts, theses, and contract appendices with a custom starting value, position, text size, and page margin. Your PDF is processed locally in the browser.

Supported format and controls

Supports standard PDF (.pdf) files, one at a time. Choose a starting number from 0 to 999999, four page positions, three text sizes, and three page margins.

How to add page numbers to a PDF

  1. Choose one standard PDF file.
  2. Set the starting number, position, size, and margin.
  3. Download a new numbered PDF copy.

Common uses

Add page numbers to research reports, course handouts, scanned archives, contracts, invoices, books, and combined appendices.

Privacy by design

Reading, page counting, numbering, and download happen in your current browser. The PDF is not uploaded or stored, and the original file is never overwritten.

Frequently asked questions

Can numbering start at zero?

Yes. Choose any starting number from 0 to 999999.

Does it work with mixed page sizes?

Yes. Each page is positioned using its own dimensions.

Will numbering reduce quality?

No. Numbers are added as a text layer without converting pages to images.

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