How to number PDF pages
- Choose your PDF.
- Pick where the number goes and the style.
- Tick Skip the first page if you have a cover; numbering then starts on page 2.
- Download the numbered PDF.
Styles at a glance
| Style | Looks like | Common for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Books, reports |
| Page 1 | Page 7 | Manuals |
| Page 1 of 10 | Page 7 of 24 | Contracts, legal bundles |
| 1 / 10 | 7 / 24 | Slides, handouts |
Add Page Numbers to a PDF FAQs
Can I start from a number other than 1?
Yes. Set “Start at number” — useful when a document continues from another file.
Are my PDF files uploaded anywhere?
No. The tool runs entirely in your browser using open-source libraries (pdf-lib and PDF.js). Your file is never sent to a server, so it is safe for contracts, bank statements and IDs.
What font is used?
Helvetica in dark gray, which is clean and readable on almost any document.