Add Page Numbers to PDF Documents Online
Paginate multi-page PDF documents cleanly for professional presentations, legal filings, and academic submissions. Position page numbers at the bottom or top of each page with left, center, or right alignments. Choose formatting styles like "Page X of Y", "Page X", or simple numerals, set custom starting numbers, and configure font sizes. All page numbering takes place locally in your web browser with zero server uploads.
Drop your PDF here to add page numbers
Insert customizable page numbering in headers or footers with precise alignments
Browse FilesHow to Number PDF Pages Online
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Upload PDF
Select or drop your PDF document into the pagination tool.
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Choose Position & Format
Pick your desired position (e.g. Bottom-Right) and numbering format ("Page X of Y").
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Adjust Settings
Configure starting page number and font size as needed.
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Apply & Download
Click "Add Page Numbers" and download your newly numbered PDF.
Page Numbering Tool Capabilities
6 Placement Positions
Position numbers at Bottom-Center, Bottom-Right, Bottom-Left, Top-Center, Top-Right, or Top-Left.
Custom Numbering Formats
Select from popular formats including "Page X of Y", "Page X", or simple single-number digits.
Configurable Starting Number
Start numbering from any number (e.g. starting at 5 for documents following an unnumbered introduction).
Adjustable Font Sizing & Padding
Customize font sizes (8pt to 18pt) and margin offsets to harmonize with existing document margins.
100% Client-Side Security
No files are transmitted across the internet; your documents are numbered entirely in your local browser.
Instant Download
Process hundreds of pages in seconds without server queue delays or file size caps.
Why Paginate Your PDF Documents?
When assembling multi-source reports, legal briefs, research papers, or manuals, unnumbered pages make citations and collaborative meetings disorganized. Adding consistent page numbers provides clear structural navigation for readers and indexers.
Our pagination tool calculates the total page count and page dimensions of each sheet, injecting typography at exact mathematical coordinates. You can configure margins to avoid overlapping existing footers or headers.
All pagination logic executes client-side inside your browser sandbox, guaranteeing that your proprietary books, financial spreadsheets, and academic manuscripts remain strictly private.
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