Add Page Numbers to a PDF

Pick a position and style, number every page — right in your browser. No upload, no account.

Add Page Numbers

Add page numbers to every page — choose the position, style and starting number.

Select from device or drop a PDF here Processed on this device. Never uploaded.

How it works: the numbers are written onto each page in your browser, in a plain font, about 1 cm from the edge. They are added on top and can cover text or a footer that sits in the same spot — check the result. Every page counts toward the free daily limit.

The short version

Drop in a PDF, choose where the numbers go, download. "1", "Page 1", "Page 1 of 10" or "1 / 10" — at the top or bottom, left, centre or right. Nothing is uploaded.

How to use it

  1. Drop your PDF into the box above.

  2. Choose the position, style, size and starting number. Tick "Don't number the first page" for a cover page.

  3. Click "Add Page Numbers" and download. Check every page before you use it.

Good to know

  • Numbers are added on top of the page, about 1 cm from the edge. If the page already has text or a footer in that spot, the number can overlap it — pick another position.
  • Useful for court bundles, exhibits, reports and contracts where people need to refer to "page 12".
  • This adds simple page numbers. It is not Bates numbering with prefixes and is not a certified paginating service.
  • Every page counts toward the 15 free pages a day.
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StayPutPDF

Works inside your browser. Your document never leaves your device — useful for contracts, statements and anything confidential.

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15 pages a day

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  • No watermark, no account, no email
  • Counted across all tools; the count resets every day
Premium

$9/month

  • No page limit on any tool
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  • Your signature saved on this device (never uploaded), and your signature or initials on every page in one click
  • One-click form filling with your saved details — name, address, email
  • Or $69/year · $149 once, for life

Free or Premium, the tools work the same way: your files never leave your device.