Add Page Numbers to PDF
Stamp page numbers onto any PDF with custom position, format, font, and start number. No upload, no signup, unlimited pages.
How to add page numbers to a PDF
Three clicks from a numberless document to a properly paginated PDF.
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Drop your PDF
Drag and drop a PDF into the dropzone. Page thumbnails are rendered locally — no upload, no server processing.
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Configure numbering
Pick position (header / footer, left / center / right), format (1, 1 of N, Page 1, etc.), starting number, and which pages to include.
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Apply and download
Hit Apply. Page numbers are stamped into a new PDF locally. Original document is untouched on disk.
Why number with Editryk
A precise page numbering tool with full control over position, format, and typography.
Six position presets
Top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, bottom-right — pick the right corner instantly.
Multiple formats
1, Page 1, 1 of 10, 1/10, or a custom prefix — the format your readers expect.
Custom start point
Begin numbering on any page, starting from any number. Perfect for skipping covers or matching existing book numbering.
Zero uploads
Documents never leave your device. Numbering runs entirely in-browser.
Font and color control
Pick a font, size, and color so the numbers blend with your document's typography.
Free forever
No signup, no daily quota, no watermark, no premium tier.
Who uses a PDF page number tool?
Lawyers and legal teams add Bates-style numbering to discovery documents for citation in pleadings and depositions.
Authors and editors number proof copies of manuscripts before sending to beta readers and publishers.
Academic researchers add page numbers to thesis drafts and journal submissions when the original export omitted them.
HR and HR ops number policy handbooks and onboarding packets to make in-person training easier to follow.
Real estate agents add page numbers to contracts and disclosure packets for clear reference during signing.
Project managers number long status reports so stakeholders can quickly reference specific sections in meetings.
Frequently asked questions
Everything worth knowing before you number your first PDF.
How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
Drop your PDF in, choose where the numbers should appear (top or bottom; left, center, or right), pick a format like "1 of 10" or "Page 1", then hit Apply. The numbered PDF downloads in seconds.
Can I customize the number format?
Yes. Choose between simple numbers (1, 2, 3), "Page N", "N of N", "N / N", or just a custom prefix you define. Font and font size are also adjustable.
Can I start numbering from a specific page?
Yes. Specify a starting page (e.g., skip a cover and start numbering from page 2) and a starting number (e.g., begin numbering at 5 instead of 1).
Are my PDFs uploaded to a server?
No. Numbering happens entirely in your browser. Documents never leave your device — safe for confidential drafts and contracts.
Can I number only specific pages?
Yes. Restrict numbering to a custom range (e.g. pages 5–20) or skip the title page and table of contents.
Will the numbers print correctly?
Yes. Numbers are added as part of the PDF's content stream, so they print at the exact position they appear on screen — no scaling surprises.
Can I number a password-protected PDF?
Unlock it first using the Unlock PDF tool (you must know the password), then add numbers to the unlocked copy.
Will text and existing layout survive?
Yes. Page numbers are stamped on top — the original page content (text, images, hyperlinks, form fields) is untouched.
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Ready to number your PDF?
No signup, no upload, no watermark. Drop a PDF, pick a format and position, hit apply.
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