Add Page Numbers to PDF (Free, Private, No Upload)
Adding page numbers to PDFs is essential for professional documents, legal filings, academic papers, and business reports that require clear pagination for reference and navigation. Lawyers citing specific pages in briefs, students submitting theses with required page numbering, or businesses preparing multi-page proposals all need precise page number placement. This tool adds customizable page numbers entirely within your browser, offering complete control over position, format, and styling without uploading sensitive documents to external servers. Unlike basic PDF editors that only offer limited numbering options, this browser-based solution provides professional formatting with customizable fonts, sizes, and placement (header, footer, top-left, bottom-center, etc.). You can start numbering from any page, skip title pages or cover sheets, use different formats (1, 2, 3 or i, ii, iii for front matter), and position numbers exactly where needed. Perfect for finalizing contracts before signing, preparing court documents with required page citations, organizing research papers with proper academic formatting, or adding professional polish to business presentations. The process is instant, preserves all document content and formatting, and works with PDFs of any size while maintaining complete privacy on your device.
- Click Choose PDF and open your document.
- Adjust numbering options (position, format, starting page).
- Press Save PDF to download the numbered file.
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FAQ
Can I skip certain pages?
Yes, you have complete control over which pages receive numbers. Skip cover pages, blank pages, or specific sections entirely. Set different starting numbers for different sections, perfect for documents with separate front matter and main content numbering schemes.
What number formats are supported?
Choose from Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3), lowercase Roman numerals (i, ii, iii), uppercase Roman numerals (I, II, III), or custom text prefixes like "Page 1 of 10". Mix formats within the same document to match academic or legal requirements.
Can I control position and style?
Absolutely. Place numbers in headers or footers, align left, center, or right, adjust font size and family, and set margins. You can also add text before or after numbers (like "Page" or "of 100") for professional formatting.
Will it work with existing page numbers?
Yes, though the tool adds new numbers without removing existing ones. If your PDF already has page numbers embedded in the content, consider using the redact tool first to remove them, then apply fresh numbering for consistency.
Are files uploaded?
No, all page numbering happens client-side in your browser using JavaScript. Your sensitive legal documents, confidential reports, or academic manuscripts never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.