PDF Page Numbers
Add page numbers to a PDF — choose the position, format, and starting number — free and processed entirely in your browser.
About the PDF Page Numbers Tool
A long document is much easier to navigate, print, and reference with page numbers — but most PDFs don't have them unless they were added deliberately in the original source file. This tool adds them after the fact, stamped directly onto every page.
Choose where the numbers go, what they say ("1", "Page 1", "Page 1 of 12"), what number to start counting from, and whether to skip a cover page. Everything runs locally in your browser using the pdf-lib library, the same one behind our PDF Watermark tool; your document is never uploaded to a server.
How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF
Step 1
Upload your PDF
Drag and drop the PDF you want to number.
Step 2
Set your format and position
Choose the number format, position, starting number, and whether to skip the first page.
Step 3
Download your numbered PDF
Get your PDF with page numbers stamped on every page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skip numbering the first page?
Yes — a "skip cover page" option leaves the first page blank and starts visible numbering from the second page.
Can I start counting from a number other than 1?
Yes — set a custom starting number, useful if this PDF continues numbering from a previous document or chapter.
What formats are available?
A plain number ("1"), a labeled format ("Page 1"), or one that includes the total page count ("Page 1 of 12").
Is my document uploaded anywhere?
No. Numbering happens entirely in your browser using the pdf-lib library.