Add Page Numbers

Add Page Numbers is a free tool that inserts page numbers into a PDF in your browser, with nine positions, a custom starting number, adjustable font size and formats like 1, Page 1, 1 / 10 or your own %P/%N pattern.

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How to use this tool

  1. 1Drop a PDF into the tool.
  2. 2Choose the position (9 placements), the starting number and the format.
  3. 3Click Apply to stamp numbers on the pages locally.
  4. 4Download the numbered PDF.

FAQ

Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?

Yes. Set the start value; it is useful when the PDF is a chapter that continues a larger document.

Can numbering skip the cover page?

Yes. Apply numbers to a custom page range starting at page 2, so the cover stays clean.

What formats are available?

Plain (1), Page X (Page 3), X of N (3 of 12), and a custom pattern where %P is the page number, %N the last number of the range and %D today's date — for example "Page %P of %N".

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