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Add page numbers

Add page numbers to a PDF with control over position, format and starting number. Runs in your browser.

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How to add page numbers

Add page numbers to a PDF with control over position, format and starting number. Runs in your browser. To use Add page numbers: 1) add your file by dragging them in or clicking to browse, 2) adjust the edit options, 3) download your result — done in seconds. It's free, needs no signup, and most tools run right in your browser so your files never leave your device.

Place page numbers with care

Decide if numbering follows PDF pages or the printed document. A cover sheet may need no number, while later pages start the visible sequence. Preview corners and edges to keep numbers away from text, crop marks, and punched holes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Add page numbers free to use?
Yes. Add page numbers is free to use. It's free, needs no signup, and most tools run right in your browser so your files never leave your device.
Are my files safe and private?
Completely. Add page numbers processes your file directly in your browser, so it is never uploaded to any server.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Add page numbers works in any modern web browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android — nothing to install.

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