How to use the Add Page Numbers to PDF
- Choose a PDF.
- Pick position and format.
- Set the starting number and whether to skip the cover.
- Download the numbered PDF.
What does this tool do?
Numbers are drawn onto each page as real text, so they print cleanly and stay in place in every viewer.
You can start from any number, skip a cover page and choose from common formats like “Page 1 of 10”. That's useful when a document will be printed, bound or referenced in a meeting.
Why use it?
- Number reports, theses and manuals.
- Make printed documents easy to reassemble.
- Skip cover pages.
Example
A 12-page report with a cover: skip the first page and start at 1 to get “Page 1 of 11” on the first content page.
Privacy
Your files are processed entirely in your browser using built-in web technologies. They are not uploaded to our servers, and closing the page clears them from memory. There's no account to create and nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
Are my PDFs uploaded?
No. The PDF is processed inside your browser with open-source PDF libraries. It never leaves your device, which makes this safe for contracts, statements and IDs.
Can I use a password-protected PDF?
Not yet. Open it in your PDF reader, remove the password (or print it to a new PDF), then use the tool.
Last reviewed by the M2Toolkit team.