Add Page Numbers to PDF — Customizable Page Numbering
Add page numbers to your PDF documents with full control over position, format, font size, color, and starting number. Preview the result in real-time before downloading. All processing happens locally in your browser.
Key Features
Flexible Positioning
Place page numbers in any of six positions — top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right — to match your document layout.
Multiple Numbering Formats
Choose from standard numbers (1, 2, 3), Roman numerals (I, II, III), Page X of Y format, or create a custom format with prefix, suffix, and variables.
Odd/Even Page Control
Apply page numbers to all pages, only odd pages, only even pages, or use different positions for odd and even pages — perfect for book-style layouts.
Full Style Customization
Customize font size, margin distance from edges, and text color. Choose a starting number and skip the first page for title pages.
Live Preview
See the page number position and formatting in real-time with the live preview. Navigate between pages to verify placement before generating.
100% Private & Secure
All PDF processing happens locally in your browser. Your documents never leave your device — no uploads, no servers, no data collection.
No Installation Required
Works entirely in your browser. No software to download, no plugins, no accounts. Just upload, configure, and download.
About This PDF Page Numbering Tool
This tool lets you add customizable page numbers to your PDF documents directly in your browser. Choose from six positions, multiple numbering formats (numeric, Roman numerals, Page X of Y, or custom), and full style control including font size, margin, and color. The odd/even page mode lets you configure different positions for left and right pages, making it perfect for book-style layouts where page numbers alternate between left and right sides. The live preview shows exactly how the page numbers will look, and you can navigate between pages to verify placement. All processing is client-side — your files never leave your device.
How to Add Page Numbers to PDF — Step by Step
Adding page numbers to your PDF is quick and easy with our customizable tool. Follow these steps:
Upload Your PDF
Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF file. The tool works with any standard PDF document.
Configure Page Number Options
Choose the position (top/bottom, left/center/right), numbering format, font size, margin, color, and starting number. Toggle skip first page or configure odd/even page settings as needed.
Preview in Real-time
Use the live preview to see how page numbers will look on your document. Navigate between pages and zoom in/out to verify placement and formatting.
Generate and Download
Click Add Page Numbers to apply the numbering. The PDF will be generated and downloaded automatically with page numbers embedded using standard PDF fonts.
Important Notes
Page numbers are drawn directly onto the PDF pages using embedded fonts, making them appear as part of the page content. The preview shows an approximation of the final result. If you use the skip first page option, the first page will not have a number but numbering continues from the second page. When using Roman numerals, the starting number applies to the effective page count. All processing is client-side — your files never leave your device.