๐ข PDF Number Pages
PDF Number Pages stamps numbers on your PDF with six position options, four formats (1, 1/10, Page 1, 1.), a 6โ72 pt size control and a custom starting number. It runs entirely in your browser, leaves the original untouched, and shows the numbering before you save.
- PriceFree, no signup
- Positions6 (corners + center)
- UploadNever โ local
- OutputNumbered PDF
Numbering choices for common documents
| Document type | Position & format | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Business report | Bottom center, 1/10 | Total pages reads professionally |
| Thesis or manuscript | Bottom center, Page 1 | Start from 0 to skip the cover |
| Handout for printing | Bottom right, 1. | Keeps clear of punch holes |
| Slide-style deck | Top right, 1 | Numbers stay visible when cropped |
| Tiny margins | Font size 6โ10 pt | Avoids overlapping content |
| Scanned legal bundle | Bottom center, Page 1 | Bates-style sequencing, roughly |
Detailed User Guide
Pick a position that survives printing
Numbers can be stamped at top/bottom and left/center/right. Bottom center is the safest for bound documents; bottom right works well for reports that will be stapled in the corner.
Two numbering formats, one numbering pass
Choose plain numbering (1, 2, 3) or page-of-total (1/10, 2/10). The latter helps readers know how much of a document remains and is preferred for invoices and proposal packs.
Skipping the cover page keeps it clean
Most documents do not want a number on the title page. Start numbering from page 2 when you have a cover โ the tool lets you set which page is first.
Size is adjustable from 6 to 72 pt
The number size is up to you via the font-size field; six positions and four formats cover the common layouts. The stamp uses a small, neutral gray typeface positioned inside the page margins. It will not overlap body text in the corners, but very edge-to-edge layouts may crowd it โ test on one page first.
Processed entirely in the browser
The page numbers are drawn onto each page with pdf-lib and the file is re-saved locally. No document content is transmitted, so confidential multi-page contracts can be numbered safely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
PDF Number Pages: Add page numbers to PDFs
PDF Number Pages lets you add page numbers to pdfs. Upload a PDF and get a numbered PDF โ all processed locally in your browser, with no uploads and no sign-up.
Number pages in a report
Number pages in a report. This is one of the most common reasons people reach for PDF Number Pages โ and it handles the job in seconds, entirely in your browser.
Add page numbers to a thesis
Add page numbers to a thesis. This is one of the most common reasons people reach for PDF Number Pages โ and it handles the job in seconds, entirely in your browser.
Index a long document
Index a long document. This is one of the most common reasons people reach for PDF Number Pages โ and it handles the job in seconds, entirely in your browser.
Everything You Need in a PDF Number Pages
Powerful features that make PDF Number Pages fast, private, and free.
Instant Processing
PDFs are processed in your browser the moment you upload.
100% Private
Your PDFs never leave your device โ no server uploads.
Text-Based Output
Conversions produce real, searchable, selectable text.
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Free Forever
No sign-up, no watermarks, no page limits.
Cross-Platform
Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
How to Use
Upload the PDF
Add the document you want to number. Multi-page reports, contracts, and proposals are the typical use cases.
Choose a position
Pick where numbers appear: top or bottom, left, center, or right. Bottom center is safest for bound documents, while bottom right works well for stapled corner reports.
Select a numbering format
Choose plain numbering (1, 2, 3) or page-of-total (1/10, 2/10). The latter helps readers gauge how much of the document remains.
Download the numbered PDF
Save the output and open it to confirm the numbers are placed correctly and the first numbered page matches your intent.