Add Page Numbers to PDF Online — Free, No Upload
Add page numbers to any PDF in your browser. Choose position, starting number, and format. 100% local — your file never gets uploaded.
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How to add page numbers to a PDF
Upload your PDF, pick where the numbers appear (bottom-center is the default), choose a format like Page 1 of 10 or plain 1, 2, 3, then download. The numbers are written into the file itself, so they stay on every device.
Numbering without Adobe Acrobat
You don't need paid software to number PDF pages. This tool uses the open-source pdf-lib library to draw page numbers directly in your browser — no Acrobat, no signup, no watermark.
Safe for confidential documents
Because everything runs locally, your PDF is never uploaded to a server. This makes it safe for contracts, legal filings, and other sensitive files you don't want passing through a third party.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
- Upload your PDF, choose where the number appears (bottom-center, bottom-right, etc.), set the starting number and format, then download the numbered PDF. Everything happens in your browser.
- Do I need Adobe Acrobat to number PDF pages?
- No. This tool adds page numbers using the open-source pdf-lib library, entirely in your browser. No paid software, no signup, no upload.
- Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
- No. The page numbers are added locally in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device, which makes this safe for confidential documents like contracts or legal filings.
- Can I start numbering from a specific page or number?
- Yes. Set a custom starting number, and choose whether to count the cover page. Common formats like 'Page 1 of 10' are supported.