Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add page numbers to every page of a PDF, in the position and format you choose.
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What is Add Page Numbers?
Add Page Numbers is a free online tool from EveryHelper that works right in your web browser. Add page numbers to every page of a PDF, in the position and format you choose. Your file is processed on your own device, so it is never uploaded, and there is nothing to sign up for or install.
| You add | One PDF file |
|---|---|
| You get | One PDF file |
| Where it runs | Your browser, on this device (nothing uploaded) |
| Price | Free, no sign-up |
How to use Add Page Numbers
- Select one PDF file or drop it on this page.
- Choose where the numbers go, their format (“1 / 10”, “1” or “- 1 -”) and the number to start from.
- Click “Add Page Numbers”.
- Download the PDF with a number on every page.
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Frequently asked questions
What format do the page numbers use?
You pick one of three: “3 / 10” (the page and the last page number), “3” on its own, or “- 3 -”. The numbers are set in 11 pt gray text.
Can I skip the cover page?
Every page gets a number, but you choose the number to start from. To leave the cover unnumbered, split it off with Split PDF, number the body, and join the two files again with Merge PDF. Start the body at 2 if the cover should still count as page 1.
Can I move the numbers to the top or a corner?
Yes. Choose the top or the bottom of the page, at the center, left or right. Corner positions sit half an inch in from the side.
Is it free?
Yes. Use it free in your web browser, with no sign-up or software to install.
Are my files stored on a server?
No. This tool runs inside your browser, so your file is never sent to a server and never leaves your device.
Which files can I use?
You can add one PDF file at a time.
How long does it take?
In our test in Chrome on a 2021 MacBook Pro (M1 Pro), numbering the pages of a 100-page PDF took about 0.3 seconds (the middle of three runs). The work happens on your own device, so older or slower devices take longer.