Insert Page Numbers in PDF
Insert page numbers into your PDF files. Customizable position, style, and starting number.
Insert Page Numbers in PDF is a free online tool that adds page numbers to every page of your PDF document. Choose the position — top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right — and the tool stamps sequential numbers on all pages instantly. You can customize the starting number, set a prefix or suffix (e.g., "Page 1 of 10"), choose font size and style, and exclude cover pages or table of contents from numbering. The tool supports multiple numbering formats including Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, and letters. All processing happens locally in your browser — your PDF is never uploaded to any server. There is no file size limit, no sign-up, and no watermark added. It is ideal for adding page numbers to academic papers, legal documents, reports, manuscripts, theses, and any multi-page PDF that needs professional numbering. The page numbers are overlaid on the existing content without altering the original layout, fonts, or images. Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Can I exclude the first page from numbering? +
Yes. This Insert Page Numbers in PDF You can specify which pages to skip — common for cover pages and tables of contents.
What numbering positions are available? +
Six positions: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, and bottom-right.
Can I use Roman numerals or letters instead of numbers? +
Yes. The tool supports Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3), Roman numerals (I, II, III), and letters (A, B, C).
Can I add a prefix like "Page" before the number? +
Yes. You can add custom prefixes and suffixes, such as "Page 1", "1 of 10", or "- 1 -".