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Number the pages of a PDF in the style and position you want, starting from any number.
QUICK ANSWER
To add page numbers to a PDF, add the file, choose a format such as 2 / 12 or Page 2 of 12, pick where the numbers go on the page, and set the first number. You can skip a cover page. It runs in your browser, so your file isn’t uploaded.
Updated 31 October 2026 · Written by the StackPDF teamUpdated 31 October 2026 · StackPDF team
You’ll choose the style and position next. It stays in this browser.You’ll choose the style and position next. It stays in this browser.
PDF files · Runs in your browser
QUICK ANSWER
To add page numbers to a PDF, add the file, choose a format such as 2 / 12 or Page 2 of 12, pick where the numbers go on the page, and set the first number. You can skip a cover page. It runs in your browser, so your file isn’t uploaded.
Updated 31 October 2026 · Written by the StackPDF teamUpdated 31 October 2026 · StackPDF team
HOW TO
Drop it here, or choose it from your computer, your phone or My files.
Pick 1, 2, 3 or 1 / 3 or Page 1 of 3, one of six positions, and the first number.
Every page gets its number. Skip the first page if it’s a cover.
STYLES
Each style is placed on every page, in the position you pick.
| STYLE | LOOKS LIKE | GOOD FOR |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3 | 2 | Books, reports and handouts |
| 1 / 3 | 2 / 12 | Documents people print or skim |
| Page 1 of 3 | Page 2 of 12 | Contracts and formal documents |
Start at any number, such as 5 for a document that continues another one.
PRIVACY
Yes. Add page numbers to a PDF runs in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
StackPDF opens the PDF in your browser tab and does the work there.
Close the tab and it’s gone. Free results download to your device. Premium can also keep them in My files.
pdf-lib, PDF.js and qpdf do the work, inside your browser.
FAQ
Add the PDF, choose a style and a position, then download. Every page gets its number.
Yes. The free plan includes 1 PDF export a day, with no account. Premium removes the daily limit for $5.99 a month or $39.99 a year.
No. The numbers are added in your browser, so the PDF stays on your device.
Yes. Turn on Skip first page. The cover gets no number, and the page after it starts at your first number.
Yes. Set Start at to any number, such as 5 for a document that continues another one.
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