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Add Page Numbers to PDF Online

Insert page numbers into your PDF document. Customize the placement, font, color and format — with a real-time preview.

Select a PDF file

or drag and drop it here

How to Use the Tool

Follow these simple steps to process your files securely in seconds.

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Step 1

Upload your PDF file.

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Step 2

Choose your alignment and formatting style.

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Step 3

Specify cover page rules and start count.

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Step 4

Click "Add Numbers" to process and download your updated PDF.

Why Choose ToolLab

How to Add Page Numbers to PDF Files Automatically

Preparing a dissertation, business proposal, or legal document? Our free page numbering tool inserts clear, professional page counts into your PDF headers or footers. Stamping runs locally in your browser, meaning your business records are never uploaded to any remote database, providing absolute privacy.

Customize page formatting (such as Page X or X of Y), match official corporate fonts and colors, and skip cover pages with ease.

Key Features

  • Flexible Placement: Align page numbers to headers, footers, left, center, or right.
  • Style & Colors: Select fonts, sizes, colors, and bracket styles to match layouts.
  • Omit Cover Page: Easily hide the number on the first title page.
  • 100% Client-Side: Complete local document generation for absolute privacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the numbering process runs locally inside your browser, so your files are never uploaded to our servers.

Yes, you can choose header or footer positions, aligned to the left, center, or right.

Yes, there is an option to skip the cover page so numbering begins on the second page.

Yes, you can format numbers as simple digits, Page X, Page X of Y, or custom bracket patterns.

Yes, it is 100% free with no watermarks and no registration required.

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