Choose the format
Use a plain number, “Page 1,” or a current-page and total-pages format.
PDF Tools · Local processing
Add Page Numbers to PDF
Number PDF pages in six positions with adjustable start, format, font size, margin, and first-page skipping.
Edit locally
Add page numbers to a PDF
The practical guide
Add consistent numbering without flattening the document.
Page labels are written into each selected page as text using a standard embedded PDF font.
Keep a title page clean
Skip the first page while starting the following page at your chosen number.
Privacy by architecture
Your files and tool inputs stay in your browser.
The selected files, inputs, settings, and outputs are processed in this page and are not uploaded to any server.
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Is the PDF uploaded?
No. The page text is added locally.
Can I choose the starting number?
Yes. Use any whole starting number.
Does the tool replace existing page labels?
No. It adds new visible text and does not remove existing headers or footers.