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PDF Page Numbers
Add page numbers to any PDF with custom position, font size, and starting number. Free, instant tool with no account or sign-up needed — works right in your browser.
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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.
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Paste this snippet into any page. Loads on-demand (lazy), no tracking scripts, and sized to most dashboards. Replace the height to fit your layout.
<iframe src="https://freetoolarena.com/embed/pdf-page-numbers" width="100%" height="720" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" title="PDF Page Numbers" style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;max-width:720px;"></iframe>How to use it
- Drop the PDF you want to number.
- Choose position, font size, starting number, and format.
- Toggle “Skip first page” if page 1 is a cover.
- Click Apply — download the numbered PDF.
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