Add Page Numbers to PDF PDF
Stamp page numbers onto a PDF, positioned and styled how you like.
Add Page Numbers to PDF is a free online tool that stamp page numbers onto a PDF, positioned and styled how you like. It produces 1, 1 of 10, Page 1, Page 1 of 10.. It runs entirely in your web browser using pdf-lib, so files are processed on your own device and never uploaded to a server. There is no sign-up, no file size limit imposed by the site, no watermark and no paid tier.
- Price
- Free — no account, no quota, no watermark
- Category
- Where it runs
- In your browser, on your device
- Files uploaded
- None
- Output
- 1, 1 of 10, Page 1, Page 1 of 10
- Technology
- pdf-lib
- Settings
- 5
- Works offline
- Yes, after the first visit
About Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add Page Numbers to PDF is one of 17 pdf tools on DuckyTools, and like all of them it runs entirely inside this page. Stamp page numbers onto a PDF, positioned and styled how you like.
How to use it
- Choose a file, or drag it onto the drop zone.
- Set position, format and start numbering at and the remaining options.
- Press "Add page numbers", then download what comes back.
The 5 settings
| Setting | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Choose from 6: Bottom center, Bottom right, Bottom left, Top center, Top right, Top left. | Bottom center |
| Format | Choose from 4: 1, 1 of 10, Page 1, Page 1 of 10. | 1 |
| Start numbering at | A numeric value. | 1 |
| Font size | Range 6–48. | 11 |
| Skip the first page | On or off. Off by default. | Off |
Under the hood
| Runs on | pdf-lib — builds and rewrites the PDF structure |
| Produces | 1, 1 of 10, Page 1, Page 1 of 10 |
| Controls | Position, Format, Start numbering at, Font size, Skip the first page |
Questions
Can I start numbering from something other than 1?
Yes. Set "Start numbering at" to any value — useful when a document continues from a previous volume, or when a cover page should not count.
How do I skip the cover page?
Tick "Skip the first page". The remaining pages are still numbered continuously, so page two becomes 2 rather than 1 — set the start value to 0 if you want the cover to count as page zero.
Will the number overlap my content?
It is placed 28 points in from the edge, which clears the margin on most documents. If your PDF prints edge-to-edge, use a smaller font size or a corner position with more white space.