Can I choose where page numbers appear?

Yes. You can position page numbers in the top or bottom margin at the left, center, or right.

Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?

Yes. You can customize the starting number (for example, starting at 10 if your document is an excerpt or following a cover section).

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Add Page Numbers

Insert custom page numbers anywhere on your PDF pages. Choose positions (header, footer, left, center, right), format styles (e.g., 'Page X of Y' or '1, 2, 3'), and custom starting numbers.

Drop your PDF here to add page numbers

Number pages quickly with custom formatting.

How to add page numbers online

Upload PDF

Select the document you want to add page numbers to.

Configure position & format

Choose header or footer placement, format ('Page X of Y' or 'X'), and starting number.

Apply and download

Numbers are stamped directly in client memory without altering original page content.

Supported Formats: Standard PDF (.pdf) documentsPrivacy: Local in-memory browser execution

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