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PDF Page Numbers

Add page numbers to any PDF. Pick position, font size, starting number, format. 100% local, no account needed.

Updated April 2026

What it does

Add page numbers to any PDF without re-typesetting it in Word or InDesign. Pick one of six positions, a font size, a starting number, and a format (1, 2, 3, Page 1, Page 1 of N, or 1 / N). Skip the first page if it’s a cover. The numbering is added as a real PDF text layer — searchable, not a flattened bitmap.

For contracts that cite page numbers in clauses, books that print for binding, and multi-page sworn statements, the numbering matters more than people assume. More detail and conventions in the guide: How to add page numbers to a PDF.

How to use it

  1. Drop the PDF you want to number.
  2. Choose position, font size, starting number, and format.
  3. Toggle “Skip first page” if page 1 is a cover.
  4. Click Apply — download the numbered PDF.