What is Add Page Numbers to PDF?
Add page numbers to a PDF online free, without uploading it. Choose the position, starting number, and whether to show the total — processed locally in your browser. It runs entirely in your browser, so there's no upload, no server involved, and no account required.
When to Use Add Page Numbers to PDF
Use Add Page Numbers to PDF when you need to:
- Document indexing
- Printing
- Formal documents
How to Use Add Page Numbers to PDF
- 1.Upload your PDF.
- 2.Choose a corner: bottom-right (the default), bottom-left, bottom-center, or top-right.
- 3.Set a starting number, and turn on the total-pages option if you want "Page 3 of 12" instead of just "3."
- 4.Download the numbered PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can numbering start from something other than 1?
Yes — set any starting number, useful when a PDF is a chapter or section of a larger document.
Where can the page number be placed?
Bottom-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or top-right. Bottom-right is the most common convention and is selected by default.
Can it show "Page 3 of 12" instead of just "3"?
Yes — turn on the total-pages option and it formats each number that way automatically.
Privacy & Security
Your add page numbers to pdf operations are 100% private:
- Nothing is uploaded to a server
- No account or sign-up required
- Works completely offline after the page loads
- All processing happens on your device
- No tracking or analytics on your files
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