Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add page numbers to a report, thesis, contract or merged document. Choose the position, format and starting number, and skip the cover page if needed.
Runs in your browser
How to use
- Drop a PDF.
- Choose position, format, starting number and size.
- Click Add page numbers.
- Download the numbered PDF.
How it works
Numbers are drawn as small vector text on each page, placed 1 cm (28 pt) from the edge so they stay inside standard printer margins. With “Don't number the first page”, numbering starts on page 2 with your chosen start value — as in most theses and reports.
Files are processed in your browser with the open-source pdf-lib and pdf.js libraries — they are never uploaded.
Examples
- Thesis
- Skip the cover, start at 1, bottom centre, format “1 / 48”.
Common uses
- Theses and reports
- Legal documents and contracts
- Merged documents that need continuous numbering
Privacy & security
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files and text are never uploaded to our servers — processing happens on your device and results are created locally. How each tool handles files
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Roman numerals?
Not yet — Arabic numerals only.
Will it cover existing content?
Numbers are placed in the margin; check pages whose content reaches the edge.
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