Court and legal filings
Required pagination on exhibits and submitted briefs without re-exporting from the source app.
Free PDF tool
Add Page Numbers to PDF
Stamp page numbers onto every page of a PDF without re-rendering content. Pick a position, format, start number, and font size — then download the numbered PDF. Runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
6 positions"1", "Page 1", "1 of 10"Skip cover pages100% in browser
Add page numbers
Upload a PDF, configure the stamp, then apply.
Numbers are drawn into the PDF using pdf-lib. The original file never leaves your browser.
Numbering options that match real documents
Cover-aware numbering
Skip the first one or two pages so a cover and table of contents stay clean. Numbering picks up from page three onwards with your chosen start number.
Five common formats
"1", "Page 1", "1 of N", "Page 1 of N", or lowercase roman numerals for prefaces and appendices.
How to add page numbers to a PDF
- 01
Upload your PDF
Drop the source file onto the upload area. The total page count appears as soon as it loads.
- 02
Configure the stamp
Pick a position, format, font size, start number, and how many leading pages to skip.
- 03
Download the numbered PDF
Click apply to draw the numbers and download the new PDF, or share it as a link.
Common use cases
Academic papers
Add running page numbers to theses and submissions that lost numbering during export.
Contracts and proposals
Help signatories reference clauses by page number for clean redlining and review.
Reports
Number quarterly or annual reports compiled from multiple sources.
Training material
Reference page numbers for instructors and learners reading the same handout.
Forms and binders
Match printed binder tabs by stamping consistent numbers across mixed forms.
Page numbers FAQ
Is the PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. Page numbers are added to the PDF entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Nothing is sent to a server.
Can I skip the cover or table of contents?
Yes. Set "Skip first N pages" to skip leading pages from numbering. The starting number applies to the first numbered page.
What does "1 of N" mean here?
N is the highest page number that will appear. With start number 1 and 10 numbered pages, that is "1 of 10" through "10 of 10". With start number 5 and 10 numbered pages, you get "5 of 14" through "14 of 14", because the numbering ends at 14.
Can I move existing numbers?
This tool only draws new numbers on top of the existing PDF. It does not detect or replace numbers already in the file.
Does this re-rasterize the pages?
No. The original page content is untouched. The new numbers are drawn as text on top of each page using a standard font.
Can I share the numbered PDF as a link?
Yes. After download, upload it to PDFtoLink to generate an instant shareable URL with optional password protection.