How to use Add page numbers to PDF
- Choose or drop the PDF.
- Pick the position, number format, start number and font size. Tick Skip the first page for a cover.
- Press Add page numbers and download the result.
Questions
Can I start numbering at a number other than 1?
Yes. Set Start at to any number, which helps when the PDF is a chapter of a longer document.
How do I leave the cover page without a number?
Tick Skip the first page. Numbering then starts on page two with your start number.
Will numbers appear correctly on rotated pages?
Yes. The tool reads each page's rotation and places the number where it looks right on screen.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The tool runs in your browser and works on your PDF directly on your device. Nothing is sent to us or anyone else, which is why it also keeps working if your connection drops after the page loads.
Last updated 13 November 2026.