Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Every tool on this site runs inside your browser. Your file is read from your disk into your own browser's memory, processed there, and written back out. You can confirm this yourself: open your browser's developer tools, switch to the Network tab, and run the tool — you will not see your document being sent anywhere. It also means the tools keep working if you go offline after the page has loaded.

Can I start numbering from page 3?

Yes. The first page to stamp and the starting value are set independently, so a document with a cover and a contents page can have its body start at 1.

Can I use formats like 'Page 1 of 20'?

Yes. Several formats are available, including plain numbers, 'Page N', and 'Page N of M' with the total filled in automatically.

What if the PDF already has page numbers printed on it?

The numbers added here are drawn on top of the existing page, so any numbering already printed in the document will still be there. Position the new numbers somewhere clear of the old ones, or remove the original numbering before stamping.

Add page numbers to a PDF — free, no upload

How to add page numbers to a PDF

1Open your PDFThe first page is shown as a live preview, so you can see where numbers will land.
2Choose position and formatPick any of six positions, a format from a plain number up to Page 1 of 20, and the text size and margin. The preview updates as you change them.
3Set where counting startsSkip a cover page by setting the first page to number, start the count from whatever value you like, then download.

When you would use this

Page numbers are usually added late, once separate documents have been merged and the original numbering no longer runs straight, or when a document is about to be printed, bound or submitted somewhere that requires them. Court filings, dissertations, tenders and contracts all tend to have rules about numbering, which is why starting the count from a chosen page matters.

Questions about Add Page Numbers

Are my files uploaded to a server?: No. Every tool on this site runs inside your browser. Your file is read from your disk into your own browser's memory, processed there, and written back out. You can confirm this yourself: open your browser's developer tools, switch to the Network tab, and run the tool — you will not see your document being sent anywhere. It also means the tools keep working if you go offline after the page has loaded.
Can I start numbering from page 3?: Yes. The first page to stamp and the starting value are set independently, so a document with a cover and a contents page can have its body start at 1.
Can I use formats like 'Page 1 of 20'?: Yes. Several formats are available, including plain numbers, 'Page N', and 'Page N of M' with the total filled in automatically.
What if the PDF already has page numbers printed on it?: The numbers added here are drawn on top of the existing page, so any numbering already printed in the document will still be there. Position the new numbers somewhere clear of the old ones, or remove the original numbering before stamping.

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