Page Numbers

Add Page Numbers to PDF

Insert page numbers into your PDF with custom format, position, and styling. Free, instant, and private.

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Why Use PDFKit Page Numbers Tool?

Multiple Formats

Choose from "1", "Page 1", "Page 1 of 10", or "— 1 —" numbering styles.

6 Position Options

Place numbers at top or bottom, aligned left, center, or right.

Custom Styling

Adjust font size (8-24px) and color to match your document style.

Flexible Start

Start numbering from any number and optionally skip the title page.

100% Private

All processing in your browser. No uploads, no server, no tracking.

Instant Results

Even 100+ page PDFs are numbered in seconds, right in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip the first page (title page)?

Yes! Enable the "Skip first page" option and the numbering will start from the second page.

Can I start numbering from a specific number?

Yes, you can set any starting number. For example, start from page 3 if your first two pages are a cover and table of contents.

What page number formats are available?

Four formats: plain numbers (1, 2, 3), "Page X" format, "Page X of Y" format with total count, and dash format (— 1 —).

Where can I place the page numbers?

Six positions: bottom-center, bottom-left, bottom-right, top-center, top-left, and top-right.

Does it work with scanned PDFs?

Yes, page numbers are drawn on top of existing content, so they work with any PDF including scanned documents.

Is there a page limit?

No page limit. The tool handles PDFs with hundreds of pages. The only limit is a 50MB file size.