Add Page Numbers to PDF

Number your PDF pages with flexible formats and positions. Skip cover pages with custom ranges.

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Drop a PDF here or click to select

How to add page numbers

  1. Drop your PDF into the box above.
  2. Pick a format — "Page 1 of 10" is common for reports.
  3. Choose font, size, color, position, and margin.
  4. Choose which pages (skip first page for reports with a cover).
  5. Click Apply page numbers.

Technical limitations

  • Page numbers are drawn as new text on each page.
  • Only built-in PDF fonts are supported (Helvetica, Times, Courier).
  • "Skip first page" still counts the cover when using "of N" totals — intentional, matches most printing conventions.

Frequently asked

Can I skip the first page?

Yes — use "Skip first page" or specify a custom range like 2-20.

What does "custom" format do?

Write any string using {n} (current page) and {total} (total pages). For example: Page {n} of {total}.

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Privacy

Add Page Numbers to PDF processes the selected PDF in your browser rather than sending it to a DSUTILITY PDF-processing server. Your browser may load public libraries needed for the tool, while your device controls memory and processing speed. For sensitive documents, keep the original and follow your own document-handling rules.