Add Page Numbers to PDF — Headers & Footers
Add page numbers, headers and footers to your PDF. Choose position, format, font size and page range. Free and private.
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How it works
- 1
Upload a PDF
Choose the document that needs page numbers.
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Choose a format
For example “1”, “Page 1” or “Page 1 of 10” — or your own format with {n} and {total}.
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Set the position
Top or bottom, left, center or right. Optionally start at page 2 and add a header or footer.
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Apply & download
Check the live preview and download the numbered PDF.
Typical uses
- Paginate theses, term papers and reports correctly.
- Add “Page x of y” to contract documents so no page goes missing.
- Mark documents with your company name or the date in the footer.
Tips
- Use “start numbering at page” to keep the cover page clean.
- Header/footer placeholders: {n}, {total}, {date} and {file}.
- Rotated pages still get the number upright in the right place.
Lightning Fast
All processing happens instantly in your browser — no server uploads needed.
100% Private
Your files never leave your device. Everything is processed locally.
Free Forever
No sign-up, no watermarks, no file limits. Completely free to use.
98 Languages
Available in 98 languages worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I place page numbers?
At the top or bottom, left, centered or right – with formats like "1", "Page 1 of 10" or your own text.
Can I skip the cover page?
Yes. Choose the first page to number and the number to start with.
Can I add headers and footers?
Yes, custom header and footer text can be added to every page.