Add Page Numbers to PDF
Need page numbers on a report, contract, or manuscript? FluidConvert stamps clean page numbers onto every page of your PDF — pick the position and starting number — right in your browser, with nothing uploaded.
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About Add Page Numbers to PDF
Why add page numbers?
Numbered pages make long documents easy to reference, review, and reassemble if they're printed. Contracts, legal filings, academic papers, and reports are often expected to carry page numbers, and adding them after the fact saves you from re-exporting the whole document from the original app.
How it works
The tool embeds a standard font and draws the page number onto each page at the position you choose, then saves a new PDF. You can set the starting number — useful when the document is one section of a larger set, or when a cover page shouldn't count as page one.
Private by design
The PDF is processed entirely in your browser with JavaScript and never uploaded, so confidential documents stay on your device.
Common uses for Add Page Numbers to PDF
- Numbering a multi-section report before sending it for review
- Adding page numbers to a scanned contract for easy reference
- Preparing a manuscript or thesis that requires numbered pages
- Numbering printed handouts so they can be reassembled in order
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the numbers placed?
You choose: bottom center, bottom left, bottom right, top center, or top right. Numbers sit in a consistent margin position on every page.
Can I start at a number other than 1?
Yes. Set any starting number — handy when a cover or title page shouldn't be counted, or when the file is a continuation of another document.
Will it cover my content?
Numbers are placed in the page margin at a small font size, so they sit clear of body text in almost all documents.
Is my file uploaded?
No. Page numbering happens locally in your browser; your PDF never leaves your device.