PDF Page Numbers
Add page numbers
Last updated:PDF page numbering adds a numerical label to every page in one of three formats (plain number, 'page X of Y', or 'X/Y') and six positions (top/bottom × left/center/right). LlamaPDF writes the numbers via pdf-lib without re-rasterizing the existing content. Your document never leaves your device.
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How to add page numbers to a PDF
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Upload your PDF by dragging it into the box above or clicking to browse your files. Documents of any length are supported.
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Configure the numbering style: choose a position (top or bottom of the page; left, center, or right alignment), select a format (1, 2, 3 or i, ii, iii), set the starting number, pick a font size, and optionally skip numbering on the first page to accommodate a title or cover page.
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Click Apply and download your numbered PDF. Page numbers are added entirely in your browser — your document never leaves your device, ensuring full privacy.
Why use our PDF page number tool?
Professional documents — reports, manuals, theses, proposals, and training materials — look incomplete without page numbers. They help readers navigate lengthy documents, make it easy to reference specific sections during meetings and discussions, and are often a strict requirement from publishers, universities, and regulatory bodies. Our tool adds clean, consistently formatted page numbers to any PDF in seconds, with flexible positioning and numbering styles to match your document's design. You can start numbering from any page and use Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, or alphabetic labels depending on your needs. No desktop software, no account — everything runs privately in your browser with no file uploads to external servers.
Page numbering works best as a finishing touch. Before adding numbers, arrange your pages in the correct order and remove any unwanted pages. Once your document is finalized, compress it to optimize the file size for distribution. The tool is free, has no page limits, and works on any device — desktop, tablet, or phone.