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Add Page Numbers to PDF

Insert page numbers into a PDF.

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About the Add Page Numbers to PDF

Add page numbers to a PDF free — pick the position (bottom center, corners) and the starting number, and every page gets stamped automatically. Ideal for reports, theses, contracts, and merged documents that lost their numbering. A custom start number handles chapters and appendices. Your file is processed in the browser and never uploaded.

How to use the Add Page Numbers to PDF

  1. 1Upload a PDF.
  2. 2Pick the position and starting number.
  3. 3Download the numbered PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Every PDF tool here runs entirely in your browser — your files never leave your device.

Can I start from a number other than 1?

Yes — set any starting number, useful for chapters or appendices.

Where should page numbers go?

Bottom center is the classic choice for documents; bottom-right suits reports bound on the left. Pick whichever your style guide (APA, MLA, corporate) expects.

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