Page Numbers PDF Online Free
Add page numbers to any PDF with full control over position, font, size, format, and starting number. Preview exactly how it will look before you save.
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Even/odd alternation · Custom prefix/suffix · Per-section numbering
How It Works
Add page numbers in three simple steps
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop or click to select any PDF up to 50 MB. All PDF types — text, scanned, and mixed — are supported.
Configure & Preview
Choose position, format, font, size, color, and starting number. The live preview shows exactly where the number will appear on the page.
Download Numbered PDF
Click Add Page Numbers. Numbers are stamped on every page and saved to a new PDF. Download it instantly — no quality loss.
Page Numbering Features
Full control over every aspect of your page numbers
6 Position Options
Place numbers at top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right. The live preview shows the exact position.
Multiple Formats
Choose from "1", "Page 1", "1 of 12", "Page 1 of 12", "i, ii, iii" (Roman), or "I, II, III" (Roman caps).
Font & Size Control
Choose Helvetica, Times New Roman, or Courier. Set font size from 8pt to 14pt. Pick any color using the color picker.
Skip & Start Options
Set any starting number and skip the first N pages — useful for title pages, table of contents, or cover pages that shouldn't be numbered.
Live Preview
See exactly where and how the page number will appear before you apply it. Adjust settings until the preview looks exactly right.
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Files are encrypted in transit, processed in isolated containers, and deleted within 24 hours. We never read or share your documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Use the "Skip first N pages" option to start numbering from a specific page. Pro users have full per-section control — different numbering styles for front matter, main content, and appendices.
Numbers are added in the margin area (header or footer zone) which is typically blank. For documents with minimal margins, use a small font size and check the live preview to ensure no content is obscured.
Yes. Set any starting number in the "Start number" field. This is useful when your PDF is a section of a larger document and needs to continue from the correct page number.