Page Numbers
Adds page numbers in a format and position you choose, starting from any number.
- No upload — runs on your device
- Free, no sign-up
- No watermark
What Page Numbers does
Adds page numbers in a format and position you choose, starting from any number. Adding page numbers to a PDF is a common finishing step before printing or distributing a document, particularly for longer reports, manuscripts, or booklets. The format, starting number, and position are all customizable, supporting formats like "Page 1 of 12" via a simple placeholder syntax.
Works well with: Watermark PDF · Merge PDF · Compress PDF
Runs 100% in your browser
PDFHook processes this file using JavaScript on your own device. It's never uploaded, stored, or seen by anyone else — and it works even if your connection drops mid-way.
Page Numbers in 3 steps
Upload your PDF
Choose the document to number.
Set the format and position
Choose the number format, starting number, and where it appears.
Download the numbered PDF
Every page gets its number in the same spot.
Key features
- Custom format like “Page 1 of 12”
- Start counting from any number
- Choose the corner or bottom-center position
- Supports a {total} placeholder for "Page X of Y" style formats
- Choose which corner or bottom-center position to place numbers
Practical use cases
- Someone preparing a report for print wants clean, consistent page numbers added.
- A writer compiling a manuscript wants page numbers starting from a specific chapter's page count.
- A business wants page numbers in a specific corner to match their document template.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start numbering from a page other than 1?
Yes — set “Start counting at” to any number, useful for documents that continue from another file.
Can I show the total page count?
Yes — include {total} in the format, e.g. “Page {n} of {total}”.
Can I use Roman numerals instead of standard numbers?
The tool is built around standard Arabic numeral formatting with customizable text around the number, like "Page 1" or "1 of 12."
Will page numbers overwrite existing content?
Numbers are added in the position you choose, typically a margin area — review the result to confirm it doesn't overlap existing page content on tightly-margined documents.
Is there a free way to number PDF pages online?
Yes — adding page numbers is free with no limit on page count, and the format and position are both customizable.
Is there a free PDF page number generator?
Yes — this PDF page number generator is free; it handles PDF page numbering with no limit, letting you insert page numbers PDF-wide, a reliable way to number PDF online in whatever format and position you choose.
Is Page Numbers free?
Yes, and there is no sign-up, watermark or daily limit — everything runs in your browser rather than on a metered server.
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