Add Page Numbers to a PDF
Stamp page numbers onto every page, your way. Choose the position, format, and start value, then download — no uploads, no sign-up, no watermark.
Drop a PDF to number
Add page numbers in the corner or center of every page.
- No uploads
- No sign-up
- No watermark
- Works offline
How it works
How to add page numbers
Three quick steps, all in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.
- 01
Add your PDF
Drop a PDF into the box above. It loads straight into your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server.
- 02
Set the style
Pick a position, number format, start value, and size. The defaults work for most documents.
- 03
Number and download
Click Add page numbers and save the result. No watermark, no account, no upload wait.
Features
Everything the page numbering tool does
One focused tool for paginating a document — without a subscription or a single upload.
Six positions
Place numbers in any corner or centered along the top or bottom of every page.
Choose the format
Use plain numbers, a 'Page 1' label, or '1 / N' that shows the total page count.
Custom start number
Begin numbering at any value — handy when a document continues from another file.
Adjustable size
Tune the font size so the numbers sit neatly without crowding your content.
Private by design
Numbers are stamped in your browser's memory — your document is never uploaded.
Works offline
Once loaded, the tool keeps working with no network connection.
Privacy
Your PDF never leaves your device
Most online tools upload your file to a server to number it. PDFNEO stamps the numbers locally, so your document stays private.
Add page numbers nowPDFNEO
- Stamps numbers in your browser's memory
- No file is ever uploaded to a server
- No account, email, or sign-up required
- No watermark and unlimited use
Typical cloud tools
- Upload every document to a remote server
- Often require an account to edit or save
- May add watermarks or daily limits
- Leave copies of your files in the cloud
Use cases
When to add page numbers
Numbered pages make long documents easy to navigate and cite — here is where it helps.
- Number a report or thesis before submitting
- Add page numbers to a contract for reference
- Paginate a scanned booklet or manual
- Number handouts so a class can follow along
- Continue numbering across a multi-file document
- Label pages of a legal filing for citation
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Ready to number your PDF?
Drop in a file, choose a style, and add page numbers in seconds.