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Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add Page Numbers to PDF
What is this tool?
Add Page Numbers to PDF is a client-side tool that overlays page numbers onto each page of a PDF file. You control where the numbers appear (corner or center, top or bottom), what number to start counting from, and basic formatting like "Page X of Y". The tool reads and rewrites the PDF using in-browser JavaScript.
When to use it
- Preparing a thesis, report, or manuscript that needs sequential page numbers
- Numbering a scanned contract or legal document before printing
- Adding numbers to a PDF that was assembled from multiple source files
- Restarting numbering partway through a document (for example, skipping a cover page)
- Formatting a document for submission where page numbers are required
How to use it
- 1Open the Add Page Numbers to PDF tool and upload your PDF file.
- 2Choose the position for the numbers (e.g. bottom center, top right).
- 3Set the starting number and any prefix/suffix formatting.
- 4Preview how the numbers will look on a sample page.
- 5Apply the numbering — the PDF is regenerated in your browser.
- 6Download the numbered PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start numbering from a page other than 1?
Yes, you can set a custom starting number, which is useful when a cover page or table of contents should be excluded from the count.
Will this remove numbers that are already in my PDF?
No, the tool adds a new number layer on top of the page; it doesn't detect or erase text that's part of the original page content.
Can I choose where the page number appears?
Yes, you can pick from common positions such as bottom center, bottom right, or top corners.
Is my document uploaded to a server?
No. The entire numbering process happens locally in your browser using JavaScript.
Does this work on scanned PDFs?
Yes, since the numbers are added as an overlay layer, it works the same way on scanned pages as on text-based PDFs.