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Add Page Numbers

Upload a PDF and stamp page numbers at any position - instantly in your browser, no uploads.

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Drop a PDF file here
Upload a single PDF to add page numbers to every page
📎 Single PDF

How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF

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Upload your PDF
Click the upload area or drag your PDF file onto the page. PixelForge loads the document in your browser and shows you a live preview so you can see how the page numbers will be positioned before committing.
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Configure your page number style
Choose where to place the numbers (top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right), the starting number, font size, and optionally a prefix or suffix (e.g. "Page 1 of N" format). Adjust until the preview looks exactly right.
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Apply and download
Click "Add Page Numbers". The numbers are stamped onto every page of the PDF within your browser. Once done, download the resulting file. The whole process is instant and offline — no server required.
🔒Page numbers are added entirely in your browser. Server-based PDF tools that add page numbers must receive your full document before they can process it. PixelForge uses pdf-lib to embed page number stamps directly into your PDF within your browser. Your document never leaves your device at any point. This is particularly important when numbering confidential multi-page reports, legal briefs, or financial statements that should not be transmitted to third parties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I start the page numbering from a number other than 1?
Yes. You can set any starting number you choose. This is useful when this PDF is one section of a larger document — for example, if the preceding section ends on page 24, you can start numbering this document at 25 so that page numbers are continuous across the full report.
Can I skip the first page (e.g. a title or cover page) when numbering?
Yes. You can configure the tool to skip the first N pages when stamping numbers, so your cover page or table of contents is left unmarked while the rest of the document is numbered correctly.
Will existing content on the PDF be covered by the page numbers?
Page numbers are small and placed at the margins. If your PDF has text or images that extend to the very edge of the page with no margin, there may be overlap. In practice, most professionally laid-out PDFs leave enough margin space for page numbers to sit clearly without obscuring any content.
Can I remove page numbers from a PDF?
Once page numbers are embedded into a PDF, removing them requires a full PDF editing tool that can identify and delete content elements. PixelForge does not currently offer a "remove page numbers" feature. We recommend keeping the original un-numbered PDF as a backup before applying numbers.