Add Page Numbers to PDF Documents
Add page numbers to PDF files with configurable position, font size, starting page, and margin alignment. Processed locally on your device.
Up to 50 MB per file (10 files per batch) on the Free plan. You can also paste a file from your clipboard.
About Add Page Numbers to PDF & Edge Cases
Stamp clean page numbers ('1', 'Page 1 of N') at the top or bottom left, center, or right of your PDF with optional cover-page skipping. Add Page Numbers embeds Helvetica metrics via @cantoo/pdf-lib and calculates exact margin offsets for each page box.
- Enable 'Skip first page (cover)' and customize the starting number when numbering multi-chapter reports.
How Add Page Numbers to PDF Works
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Step 1
Drop your PDF into the Add Page Numbers workbench.
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Step 2
Choose position (top or bottom, left/center/right), numbering format, font size, and whether to skip the cover page.
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Step 3
Click Add Page Numbers and download your numbered PDF.
Plan Limits for Add Page Numbers to PDF
Rendered directly from our active plan configuration. No hidden caps before your first download.
| Limit | Free ($0) | Day Pass ($4.99) / Pro ($4.00 / month) |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum file size | 50 MB | 500 MB |
| Maximum files per batch | 10 files | 200 files |
| Processing location | On your device | On your device |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I start numbering on page 2 as 'Page 1'?
- Yes. Toggle 'Skip first page (cover)' and set the starting page number to 1.
- Does Add Page Numbers to PDF upload my files to a server?
- No. Add Page Numbers to PDF is a local browser tool. Your file bytes stay on your device, and you can verify zero file uploads in your browser Network tab.
- What are the file size and batch limits for Add Page Numbers to PDF?
- On the Free plan, you can queue up to 10 files per batch and up to 50 MB per file. The 24-Hour Day Pass and Pro plans support up to 200 files per batch and 500 MB per file.
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