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🔢Add Page Numbers to PDF — Free & Private

Merged documents, court bundles, theses, and print handouts all need one finishing touch: page numbers. This tool stamps a clean “1 / 12” style counter in the footer of every page — showing both the page number and the total, so readers always know where they are.

Pick left, center, or right placement to keep the numbers clear of existing footers or binding margins. The numbers are drawn in a small, neutral gray that reads clearly on white pages without shouting over your content, and the total updates automatically to match the document's real page count.

Numbering happens entirely in your browser — the PDF is never uploaded. That matters for exactly the documents that most need numbering: legal exhibits, dissertations under embargo, financial reports. Drop the file, choose a position, and download the numbered copy in seconds, free and without any watermark.

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Add Page Numbers

Number your PDF pages automatically

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How to add page numbers to a PDF

  1. 1Drop your PDF into the box below.
  2. 2Choose where the numbers go: left, center, or right footer.
  3. 3Click “Add Page Numbers” — the numbered PDF downloads automatically.

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Frequently asked questions

What do the page numbers look like?

Each page gets a discreet “3 / 12” style footer — current page and total — in small gray text that stays legible without distracting from the content.

Can I choose where the page numbers appear?

Yes — left, center, or right, always in the bottom footer area. Pick the side that avoids your document's existing footer text or punch-hole margin.

Will numbering work on a PDF I just merged?

Perfectly — that's the classic workflow. Merge your files first with the Merge tool, then run the combined PDF through this tool so the numbering flows continuously across all sections.

Is my document uploaded to add the numbers?

No. The numbers are drawn onto the pages by your own browser. Nothing is sent to a server, so confidential bundles stay private.

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