Add PDF page numbers
Add visible page numbers to a PDF, with an optional unnumbered cover.
- 1Add input
- 2Adjust settings
- 3Get your result
Tool input and files are processed in this browser without being uploaded.
Before you start
Add visible page numbers to a handout or merged PDF. Keep a cover unnumbered, choose where numbering starts, and preview each page before download.
How to use this tool
- Choose a local PDF.
- Choose how many opening pages to leave unnumbered, the first printed number and its position.
- Add numbers, inspect the result page by page, then download the PDF.
Supported inputs and limits
Page numbers are drawn over existing content, including on rotated pages; content is not moved to make room.
PDFs stay in your browser. The limit is 30 MiB and 300 pages.
Worked example
Example input
three-pages.pdf
Example options
{}Example output
A numbered PDF ready to preview and download.
When something does not work
If a number overlaps text, adjust its position or bottom margin and preview again.
Frequently asked questions
Are files uploaded?
No. File bytes and input are processed in this browser.
Can I skip a cover or number rotated pages?
Yes. Skip the opening pages and numbering begins at the first remaining page. Rotated pages are numbered along their visible bottom edge. Preview the result to check for overlap with existing content.