Add Custom Page Numbers to PDF Files

Q: Can I skip numbering the title or cover page?

Yes. You can configure the tool to start numbering from page 2 or any custom starting page number to keep cover sheets unnumbered.

Q: What numbering formats are supported (e.g. Page X of Y)?

You can use simple numbers (1, 2, 3), 'Page X', or 'Page X of Y' formats with adjustable font sizes and colors.

Q: Are existing headers and footers overwritten?

Page numbers are inserted as an independent layer. Adjust margins to position numbers cleanly without overlapping existing text.

Insert clean, professional page numbering onto any PDF document in seconds. Select header or footer positioning, choose alignment (left, center, right), and customize number formatting directly in your web browser with total privacy and no document uploads. Create polished reports and legal bundles instantly.

Select PDF to Add Page Numbers

Insert customizable header or footer page numbers across your document

Browser-Based • Up to 100MBPDF Documents

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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use Page Numbers Online

1Upload your PDF document.
2Select header or footer placement and numbering format.
3Click 'Add Page Numbers & Download'.

Page Numbers Features & Capabilities

Choose position: Top/Bottom, Left/Center/Right
Custom formats: '1, 2, 3...', 'Page 1 of N', or '1 / N'
Custom start page offset to skip cover pages
Preserves original document layout and font styling

Technical Specifications & Privacy Standards

Supported Formats	.PDF
Execution Architecture	100% Client-Side WebAssembly & HTML5 Canvas (Local CPU/GPU)
Server File Transfer	0 Bytes Transferred (Zero Cloud Uploads)
Output Quality	Lossless Vector & Original Resolution Maintained
Compatibility	Cross-Platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android)

Local Client-Side Processing Guarantee

Your files are processed locally in your browser memory and are not uploaded to our file-processing servers.

Page Numbers FAQ

Where can I position the page numbers on the document?

You can place page numbers at the top (header) or bottom (footer) of each page, aligned to the left, center, or right margins.

Can I skip numbering the title or cover page?

What numbering formats are supported (e.g. Page X of Y)?

Are existing headers and footers overwritten?

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