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Add Page Numbers to PDF

Number every page in seconds. Custom positions, Roman numerals, skip cover pages & custom formatting — processed entirely in your browser.

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Your PDF is never uploaded in the first place. The entire page numbering process — loading the document, calculating pagination, inserting custom font glyphs, and building the modified file — happens locally inside your own browser on your own device.

About the PDF Page Numbering Tool

Adding page numbers to PDF files should be fast, customizable, and completely private. Whether you are submitting a legal contract, formatting a college thesis, preparing an ebook for self-publishing, or organizing multi-page business reports, this tool provides professional-grade header and footer pagination right in your browser.

How to Add Page Numbers to PDF Online

1Upload your PDF file. Drag & drop your PDF file or click to select a document from your computer or phone.
2Choose position & format options. Pick 1 of 6 positions (Top/Bottom Left, Center, Right), format presets, font size, custom hex text color, and cover page skip rules.
3Click Add Page Numbers & Download. The tool processes every page instantly using client-side WebAssembly, embedding local typography directly into your document.
4Download your numbered PDF. Save the resulting PDF to your device with zero watermarks or file size caps.

Advanced Pagination & Custom Formatting

Most online PDF numbering tools force you into a single rigid format. This tool gives you full creative freedom over position coordinates, typography styling, and numbering rules:

  • Skip Cover Pages: Keep title pages and table of contents clean while starting page 1 on chapter content.
  • Custom Offset Counting: Start counting from any integer.
  • Page Range Filters: Apply page numbers to specific page ranges only (e.g., 1-5, 8, 10-12).
  • Typography Controls: Pick from 12 font families, 4 font styles, custom font sizes (6pt–36pt), and any custom hex text color code.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I skip the cover page when adding page numbers to a PDF?

Set "Skip First N Pages" to 1. The cover page will remain clean and unnumbered, while page 2 will automatically display Page 1.

Can I start page numbering from a custom number like page 10?

Yes. Enter 10 into the "Start Count At" input field. The first numbered page will display 10, and subsequent pages will follow sequentially.

Does this tool support Roman numerals and custom text formatting?

Yes! Choose lowercase Roman numerals (i, ii, iii), uppercase Roman numerals (I, II, III), "Page 1 of 10", hyphenated (- 1 -), or select Custom Format.

Can I change the font style, font size, and text color of the page numbers?

Absolutely. You can select from 12 font families, 4 font styles, adjust font size in points, and enter any hex color code.

Are my confidential PDF documents safe and private?

100% safe. All rendering, text insertion, and PDF serialization run strictly inside your web browser. No files are uploaded to servers.

Is there any file size limit or watermark added to my PDF?

No. ZapToolHub is 100% free with no hidden paywalls, no file size caps, no account registration, and zero watermarks.