# Add Page Numbers to PDF

Automatically add page numbers to any PDF. Pick from 6 positions, 4 number formats, and optionally skip the first page. All processing runs in your browser.

Live page: [https://freetoolsfr.com/add-page-numbers-to-pdf](https://freetoolsfr.com/add-page-numbers-to-pdf)

Adding page numbers to a PDF sounds trivial until you try to do it for free without installing software. Most online tools either limit you to 5 pages, add a watermark, or upload your file to a server. This tool runs entirely in your browser — no uploads, no limits, no catch. Choose from 6 positions (top or bottom, left, center, or right), 4 number formats, and configure the starting number. Skip the first page for title pages, or apply to a custom page range. You can also combine page numbers with watermarks and headers/footers in a single pass.

## How it works

1. **Upload Your PDF** — Select or drag and drop the PDF file you want to stamp with watermarks, page numbers, or headers.
2. **Enable & Configure** — Toggle on Watermark, Page Numbers, and/or Header & Footer. Customize text, position, opacity, and formatting for each.
3. **Download Stamped PDF** — All enabled stamps are applied in a single pass. Download your stamped PDF instantly.

## Use cases

- **Academic Papers**: Add page numbers to essays, theses, and research papers before submission. Choose bottom-center with 'Page X of Y' format for academic compliance.
- **Legal Documents**: Number pages in contracts and legal briefs for easy reference during meetings and court proceedings.
- **Multi-Section Reports**: Add page numbers starting from a specific number when your PDF is one section of a larger compiled report.

## Tips

- **Skip the Title Page**: Enable 'Skip first page' to start numbering from the second page — common for documents with a cover page or title page.
- **Start from Any Number**: If your PDF is part of a larger document, set the start number to match. For example, start at 51 if the previous section ended at page 50.
- **Bottom Center is Standard**: The most common position for page numbers is bottom-center. Academic papers and reports typically use this placement.

## FAQ

### Can I start numbering from a page other than 1?

Yes. Set the 'Start Number' field to any value. For example, set it to 5 to start numbering from 'Page 5'.

### Can I skip the first page?

Yes. Enable 'Skip first page' to leave the cover or title page unnumbered.

### What number formats are available?

Four formats: 'Page 1 of 10', '1 / 10', '1', and '- 1 -'. Click the format buttons to switch between them.

### Can I also add a watermark at the same time?

Yes. Enable both the Watermark and Page Numbers sections to apply both in a single pass.

## Problems solved

- Add page numbers to PDFs without paid software or uploads
- Number pages starting from any number for multi-section documents
- Skip cover pages automatically
- Combine page numbers with watermarks and headers in one step

## Stats

- **6** Position Options
- **4** Number Formats
- **0 bytes** Uploaded to Servers
- **< 3 sec** Average Processing Time

## Tool

This page is powered by the [page-stamper](https://freetoolsfr.com/pdf/page-stamper) tool.

## Related

- [pdf-watermark-free](https://freetoolsfr.com/pdf-watermark-free)
- [pdf-header-footer](https://freetoolsfr.com/pdf-header-footer)
- [stamp-pdf-online](https://freetoolsfr.com/stamp-pdf-online)
- [watermark-pdf-online](https://freetoolsfr.com/watermark-pdf-online)

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