Add Page Numbers to PDF — Free Online Tool

Upload a PDF and add page numbers at any position — top or bottom, left, center, or right.

How It Works

  1. 1Upload your PDF by dragging it into the drop zone or clicking to browse.
  2. 2Choose the position, format, and starting number for the page numbers.
  3. 3Click Download to save your numbered PDF.

About Add Page Numbers

Need to add page numbers to a PDF? Professionally numbered pages are essential for reports, manuscripts, legal documents, meeting packets, and any multi-page document where readers need to navigate or reference specific pages. This tool adds page numbers to any PDF with full control over placement and formatting. Upload your file, choose where to place the numbers — top or bottom of the page, aligned left, center, or right — and set the starting number if your document does not begin at page one (useful when numbering starts after a cover page or table of contents). The page numbers are drawn using Helvetica font at a clean, readable size that looks professional in any context. Download the numbered PDF instantly. This is particularly useful for students preparing thesis documents, office workers assembling meeting materials, authors formatting manuscripts, and legal professionals preparing exhibits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I place page numbers?

You can place numbers at the top or bottom of each page, aligned to the left, center, or right. Six positions in total.

Can I start numbering from a number other than 1?

Yes. Set the starting number to any value. This is useful when your PDF is part of a larger document.

Can I skip the first few pages — like a cover or title?

Yes. Set the starting page to skip the cover and title pages so numbering begins on the first body page. The starting number is independent, so you can begin at any value.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. Transmute processes everything locally in your browser using JavaScript and the Canvas API. Your files never leave your device — there is no server, no upload, no cloud processing.

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