Can I skip numbering the first page (cover page)?

Yes. Enable "Skip first page" in the settings and the numbering will start from the second page.

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Need to add page numbers to a PDF online for free? Our PDF Page Number Adder lets you insert customizable page numbers to any PDF in seconds. Choose position (bottom center, top right, etc.), number format ("Page 1 of 10", "1", etc.), font size, and starting number. Everything runs in your browser — files are never uploaded.

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6 positions: bottom center, bottom right, bottom left, top center, top right, top left

4 formats: "1", "Page 1", "Page 1 of 10", "1 of 10"

Custom starting page number (e.g., start at page 5)

Adjustable font size (9pt, 11pt, 13pt)

Option to skip the first page (cover page)

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1. Upload Your PDF

Click "Choose PDF File" or drag and drop any PDF into the upload zone. Files up to 50MB are supported. No login needed.

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2. Configure Page Numbers

Choose position (bottom center, top right, etc.), format (Page 1 of 10, etc.), font size, starting number, and whether to skip the first page.

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3. Add and Download

Click "Add Page Numbers". The PDF is processed entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. The numbered PDF downloads automatically — no data sent to any server.

Why Use PDF Page Number Adder?

Privacy & Convenience

✓PDF processed entirely in your browser — never uploaded to any server
✓No account or email address needed
✓No watermarks on the output PDF
✓Works on any device without installing software

Customization

✓6 position options for flexible placement
✓4 number format options including "Page X of Y"
✓Custom starting number for multi-part documents
✓Option to skip cover page

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose where the page numbers appear?

Yes. Choose from 6 positions: bottom center, bottom right, bottom left, top center, top right, or top left.

Can I skip numbering the first page?

Yes. Enable "Skip first page" and the numbering starts from the second page — useful for cover pages or title pages.

Is my PDF sent to any server?

No. All processing is performed entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your PDF never leaves your device.

Can I set a custom starting page number?

Yes. Set any starting number in the "Start Number" field. For example, to paginate chapter 2 starting from page 21, set the start number to 21.

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Add page numbers to any PDF for free

6 positions: bottom center, bottom right, bottom left, top center, top right, top left

4 formats: "1", "Page 1", "Page 1 of 10", "1 of 10"

Custom starting page number (e.g., start at page 5)

Adjustable font size (9pt, 11pt, 13pt)

Option to skip the first page (cover page)

No sign up, no email, no watermarks

100% browser-based — PDF never leaves your device

Instant download — processing is near-instant

Free to use with no limits

How PDF Page Number Adder Works

📄

1. Upload Your PDF

Click "Choose PDF File" or drag and drop any PDF into the upload zone. Files up to 50MB are supported. No login needed.

⚙️

2. Configure Page Numbers

Choose position (bottom center, top right, etc.), format (Page 1 of 10, etc.), font size, starting number, and whether to skip the first page.

⬇️

3. Add and Download

Click "Add Page Numbers". The PDF is processed entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. The numbered PDF downloads automatically — no data sent to any server.

Why Use PDF Page Number Adder?

Privacy & Convenience

✓PDF processed entirely in your browser — never uploaded to any server
✓No account or email address needed
✓No watermarks on the output PDF
✓Works on any device without installing software

Customization

✓6 position options for flexible placement
✓4 number format options including "Page X of Y"
✓Custom starting number for multi-part documents
✓Option to skip cover page

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose where the page numbers appear?

Yes. Choose from 6 positions: bottom center, bottom right, bottom left, top center, top right, or top left.

Can I skip numbering the first page?

Yes. Enable "Skip first page" and the numbering starts from the second page — useful for cover pages or title pages.

Is my PDF sent to any server?

No. All processing is performed entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your PDF never leaves your device.

Can I set a custom starting page number?

Yes. Set any starting number in the "Start Number" field. For example, to paginate chapter 2 starting from page 21, set the start number to 21.

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Can I skip numbering the first page?

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Can I set a custom starting page number?

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PDF Page Number Adder — Free Online, No Sign Up

How PDF Page Number Adder Works

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Why Use PDF Page Number Adder?

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Can I choose where the page numbers appear?

Can I skip numbering the first page?

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Can I set a custom starting page number?

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