Can I hide the number on the first page?

Yes, you can use the 'Start on Page' setting to skip the cover page and begin numbering from page 2 or beyond.

Does it change my font?

We use standard PDF fonts to ensure maximum compatibility across all PDF viewers and devices.

Can I start page numbering from a number other than 1?

Yes. Set a custom starting number in the options — useful when your PDF is a chapter or section and you want page numbers to continue from a previous document.

Can I skip page numbers on the cover page or other specific pages?

Yes. Use the 'Skip first page' option to omit the number from the cover. For more granular exclusions, specify a page range to number (e.g. pages 2–20) and pages outside that range will be left unnumbered.

Will the added page numbers overlap existing content?

The numbers are placed in the header or footer margin area. On most standard documents this avoids body content. If your PDF has an unusually small margin, you can adjust the vertical offset in the settings to push the number further from the edge.

What page number positions and styles are available?

You can place page numbers in six positions: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, and bottom-right. Style options include Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3), Roman numerals (i, ii, iii or I, II, III), and alphabetical (a, b, c). You can also choose font size, font color, and a custom prefix or suffix such as "Page 1 of N" or "– 1 –". All formatting is applied entirely in your browser using PDF-lib, so no files are uploaded.

Add PDF Page Numbers — Number Pages Free

About Add Page Numbers to PDF

Add professional page numbers to your PDF documents in seconds. Whether you're preparing a thesis, a business report, or a compiled ebook, our tool gives you full control over the position, format, and starting number of your pagination.

How to Use

Upload your PDF file to the workspace.
Choose the 'Position' for your page numbers (e.g., Bottom Right).
Set the 'Starting Number' and any desired 'Prefix' or 'End' text.
Click 'Add Page Numbers' to process and download your paginated document.

Common Use Cases

Preparing academic papers or legal documents that require strict pagination.
Adding page numbers to multi-part reports or merged PDF files.
Creating numbered catalogs or manuals for printing and distribution.

Technical Details

Uses the powerful pdf-lib library to manipulate the PDF structure directly in your browser. New text content is injected into each page's content stream at precise coordinates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hide the number on the first page?: Yes, you can use the 'Start on Page' setting to skip the cover page and begin numbering from page 2 or beyond.
Does it change my font?: We use standard PDF fonts to ensure maximum compatibility across all PDF viewers and devices.
Can I start page numbering from a number other than 1?: Yes. Set a custom starting number in the options — useful when your PDF is a chapter or section and you want page numbers to continue from a previous document.
Can I skip page numbers on the cover page or other specific pages?: Yes. Use the 'Skip first page' option to omit the number from the cover. For more granular exclusions, specify a page range to number (e.g. pages 2–20) and pages outside that range will be left unnumbered.
Will the added page numbers overlap existing content?: The numbers are placed in the header or footer margin area. On most standard documents this avoids body content. If your PDF has an unusually small margin, you can adjust the vertical offset in the settings to push the number further from the edge.
What page number positions and styles are available?: You can place page numbers in six positions: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, and bottom-right. Style options include Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3), Roman numerals (i, ii, iii or I, II, III), and alphabetical (a, b, c). You can also choose font size, font color, and a custom prefix or suffix such as "Page 1 of N" or "– 1 –". All formatting is applied entirely in your browser using PDF-lib, so no files are uploaded.

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