Can I skip numbering the title page or cover sheet?

Yes, you can define the exact starting page number and exclude specific introductory pages, such as covers or tables of contents, from receiving numbers. This ensures formal numbering begins precisely where your main text starts.

Are my uploaded files safe while applying page numbers?

All files are transferred over secure 256-bit SSL connections and processed on protected cloud servers. Your documents are deleted automatically from our systems within minutes of completion, keeping your confidential data private.

Will added numbers overlap existing text or headers?

You can adjust numbering margins and placement offsets visually to avoid overlapping preexisting headers, footers, or margins. The numbers render using clean vector typography that blends seamlessly with your document styling.

Does this tool work on mobile devices and Chromebooks?

Yes, our web numbering tool operates in any modern browser across iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and ChromeOS. You do not need desktop software to paginate PDF files on the go.

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Insert custom page numbers into PDF documents online for free. Choose positions, numbering formats, typography, and page ranges easily.

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Upload Target PDF

Upload PDF Document

Choose the PDF document to which you want to insert page numbers.

Set Position & Formatting

Customize Position & Formatting

Select position grid (top/bottom, left/center/right), number format ("Page N of P", "1, 2, 3"), font size, color, and skip cover page option.

Download Numbered PDF

Stamp & Download

Click "Add Page Numbers" to apply headers/footers and download your numbered PDF file.

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Powerful features engineered for speed, privacy, and flawless document conversion.

9-Point Position Grid

Place page numbers at top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right.

Custom Numbering Formats

Choose "Page {n} of {p}", simple digits "{n}", or custom prefix text.

Skip Cover Page

Easily exclude page 1 from numbering so title and cover pages remain clean.

Font & Color Styling

Select font size, font family, text color, and margin offsets.

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Everything you need to know about using our online Add page numbers tool.

Upload your document and select your preferred numbering format, such as Page 1 of N or simple numbers. Choose the location on the page (such as bottom right or top center), select font size and color, and click apply. Your numbered PDF will be ready to download within seconds.

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