Flexible numbering
Start at any number, add prefixes/suffixes, and show “Page X of Y”.
Add Page Numbers to PDF (Header or Footer)
Upload a PDF, configure your page number style and position, and download the numbered document. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Drag & drop up to 1 PDF files here, or click to select files
How it works
Number pages in four simple steps—fully private, in your browser.
- Upload
Drag & drop your PDF (local-only).
- Choose style
Header or footer, alignment, start number, “Page X of Y”.
- Select pages
Apply to all or selected thumbnails.
- Generate
Create & download your numbered PDF.
Tip: Need Roman numerals for front matter? Number selected pages first, then run again for the rest.
Page numbering that fits any document
Customize placement, alignment, and counters—without leaving your browser.
Header & footer placement
Put numbers at the top or bottom with precise margins.
Accurate alignment
Left, center, or right—auto-centered text for clean layouts.
Selective apply
Number all pages or only selected thumbnails—counter respects your selection.
Private by design
Everything runs on your device. No uploads, no servers, no tracking.
Fast & precise
Powered by PDF.js and pdf-lib for snappy previews and pixel-perfect output.
Private & local processing
Add page numbers in seconds—clean, consistent, print-ready
Choose header or footer placement, alignment, custom counters, and optional “Page X of Y”. Everything runs in your browser.
No sign-upLightning-fastFiles stay on device
What this tool does
Add professional page numbers to any PDF directly in your browser. You control placement (header/footer), alignment, start number, and formatting. Optionally display “Page X of Y” for formal documents.
Great for
- Reports, manuals, coursework, proposals, and legal docs.
- Adding or fixing page numbers before printing/sharing.
- Selective numbering for appendices or front matter.
Privacy & performance
Everything happens locally on your device—no uploads. Optimized previews make large PDFs responsive, and the counter respects your selected pages.
Tips for perfect results
- Use a subtle gray (e.g.,
#4B5563) for a professional look. - Keep margins generous for print bleed and bind allowances.
- Number selected pages first for Roman numerals, then the rest for Arabic.
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