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Number PDF pages online free

Add page numbers to a PDF online — free, no signup. Files never uploaded

  1. 1 Add file
  2. 2 Set numbering
  3. 3 Apply & download

Drop a PDF here to add page numbers

or click to select — free, in your browser

PDF only · No account · Files stay on your device

How it works

How to add page numbers to a PDF

Number every page for reports, contracts, and print-ready documents — free in your browser. Set start value, format (1, 2, 3 or 1 of N), position, font size, and optionally skip the cover page.

Start at controls the first number shown; Skip first leaves page 1 blank. The schematic preview is placement only — not a true page render.

Positioning and numbering tips: How to add page numbers to a PDF.

  1. Add your PDF to Add page numbers.
  2. Pick a position (bottom or top: center, left, or right).
  3. Set font size, Start at, format, and whether to skip the cover.
  4. Click Add page numbers and download {filename}-numbered.pdf.
Why browser processing & tips

Why process PDFs in your browser?

Most PDF sites upload your file to a remote server first. That adds wait time, queueing, and means your document passes through infrastructure you do not control. LokaPDF adds page numbers entirely in your browser — file content is not uploaded to our servers. Ideal before printing long briefs or binding meeting packs. The tool works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, and Android with no install.

Legal exhibits, student theses, board packs, and any document referenced by page in email.

Tips

  • Skip the first page when page 1 is a cover sheet — needs a multi-page PDF.
  • Re-apply numbering after structural edits to the PDF.

Related tools: Merge PDF · Crop PDF · Protect PDF · Compress PDF

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Add page numbers to PDF free?

Yes — number every page free with no signup. Set start value, format (1, 2, 3 or 1 of N), position, and font size before download.

What is Start at vs Skip first page?

Start at sets the first number printed (e.g. 5 → 5, 6, 7…). Skip first page leaves the cover unnumbered and begins numbering on page 2. They control different things — Start at is not “start from PDF page N”.

Where can page numbers appear?

Bottom or top: center, left, or right, plus small, medium, or large font. The on-page diagram is schematic only — check the downloaded PDF for the real placement.

Will numbering update if I edit the PDF later?

Numbers are baked into the output. After you merge, split, or delete pages, re-run this tool to refresh numbering on the new page count.

Can I show “Page X of Y” format?

Yes. Select the 1 of 10 style so each numbered page shows its index and the total of numbered pages (covers skipped with Skip first are excluded from the total).

Does LokaPDF upload my file for Add page numbers?

No. LokaPDF processes your PDF locally in the browser — file content is not sent to our servers. Your document stays on your device, including on public or work networks.