Page Numbers · 3 min read

Add Page Numbers to PDF Free — Online, No Upload

Adding page numbers to a PDF makes it easier to reference, navigate, and print. Whether you are numbering a report, a legal filing, or a book draft, you can add professional page numbers to any PDF for free — entirely in your browser.

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Step 1 — Open the Page Numbers Tool

Go to pdfeditor.onl/page-numbers. The tool runs in any modern browser on desktop or mobile.

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Step 2 — Upload Your PDF

Click the upload area or drag your PDF onto the page. The file is processed locally — it is never uploaded to a server.

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Step 3 — Configure Page Number Settings

Choose the position (bottom center, bottom right, top center, etc.), font size, starting page number, and whether to skip the first page. You can also set a prefix or suffix such as "Page 1 of N" or "- 1 -".

Tip: For academic and legal documents, bottom center is the conventional position. For books and reports, alternating left/right (mirrored) placement is preferred.

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Step 4 — Apply and Download

Click Apply Page Numbers and download your numbered PDF. The numbers are permanently embedded into each page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I start page numbering from a specific number?

Yes. Set the starting number to any value — useful when a document is a chapter within a larger work that starts at page 47, for example.

Can I skip the first page (title or cover page)?

Yes. There is an option to exclude the first page from numbering, so page 2 of the PDF becomes page 1 in the numbering sequence.

What font and size are page numbers?

You can choose the font size. The font is a clean sans-serif for readability. More font options may be added in future updates.

Is adding page numbers to a PDF free?

Yes — completely free at pdfeditor.onl/page-numbers with no account or file upload to any server.

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