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Add page numbers to PDF

Add simple numbering to the footer of every PDF page.

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About this tool

Add page numbers stamps a simple 'page / total' label at the bottom of every page — left, center, or right.

How to use

  1. Upload the PDF.
  2. Pick a position: bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right.
  3. Download the PDF with numbering applied.

Use cases

  • Prepare a PDF for printing or handing off with identifiable pages.
  • Add numbering to a merged PDF that lost its original order.

Limits

  • Simple numbering with embedded Helvetica.
  • No font, color, custom prefix, or partial-range options in this version.
  • Doesn't promise to preserve digital signatures, interactive forms, or complex annotations: pdf-lib re-serializes the document.
  • Some PDFs with complex internal structures may display correctly in the browser but fail when modified. If the output is blank, cropped, or shifted, try re-exporting/printing the file as PDF and then try again.

Privacy

Processing happens in your browser — we don't upload your files.

Common errors

  • An encrypted or damaged PDF may not be processable.
  • If the PDF has digital signatures, they may be invalidated on re-save.

Technical notes

  • Uses pdf-lib with StandardFonts.Helvetica and drawText at the bottom of each page.

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Technical details
ID
add-page-numbers
Slug
/en/tools/add-page-numbers
Backend
Not required
AI
Not required
API
Planned