Add Page Numbers to PDF
Browser-onlyAdd page numbers to a PDF. Choose position, format, font, and where numbering starts. Runs entirely in your browser.
How it works
1. Drop your PDF
Add one PDF. Every page is rendered as a thumbnail so you can see exactly where the numbers will land.
2. Tune the look
Pick a position, choose a format like Page 1 of 10 or build your own, set the starting number, and skip cover pages if you want.
3. Download
Save the numbered PDF. The numbers are vector text: selectable, searchable, and sharp at any zoom.
Why use this page numberer
- Browser-only. Your PDF never leaves your device. No upload, no server, no log.
- Full format control. Use 1, Page 1, 1 of 10, Page 1 of 10, or a custom template with {n} and {total} tokens.
- Six positions. Top or bottom, left, center, or right - with adjustable margin.
- Page range. Skip a cover page or stop numbering before an appendix.
- Vector text. Numbers are real text: searchable, copy-pasteable, and sharp at every zoom.
- Free forever. No signup, no rate limits, no paywall.
About Add Page Numbers to PDF
Workforge Add Page Numbers to PDF stamps page numbers onto an existing PDF document, in your browser. Choose where the number sits (any corner or center, top or bottom), the format (1 of 12, page 1, just 1, or Roman numerals), the font size and color, and which page numbering should start on. The numbered PDF downloads in one click, with no upload, no signup, and no watermark.
Use cases include preparing a court filing where every page must be numbered, finalizing a thesis or manuscript before printing, paginating a contract package for reference during signing, and numbering meeting handouts for easy follow-along. Front-matter pages can be skipped so the actual numbering starts on the first body page.
The tool overlays new text on top of the existing PDF without re-rasterizing the page, so original quality, embedded fonts, and selectable text are all preserved. You can specify margins so numbers do not collide with existing headers or footers, and you can use Roman numerals for front matter and Arabic numerals for body content.
Most page-number tools upload your PDF or limit you to a single page-number format. Workforge Add Page Numbers to PDF stays local and gives you full control over position, format, and start page. There is no rate limit and no signup wall.
Frequently asked questions
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The page numbers are added locally in your browser.
Where can I position the page numbers?
Any of the six standard positions: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right.
Can I start numbering on page 3 instead of page 1?
Yes. Specify a start page and a starting number independently so front-matter pages can be skipped or use Roman numerals.
What formats are supported?
'1', '1 of N', 'Page 1', 'Page 1 of N', and Roman numerals. You can also customize the prefix and suffix.
Will the existing text and quality be preserved?
Yes. Page numbers are overlaid as new text. The original page content is not re-rasterized.
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