Can I skip the cover and start numbering at the body?

Yes. Set the page range to specific pages such as 2-999 and leave the starting number at 1, so the cover stays clean.

How do custom templates work?

Use {n} for the current number and {total} for the total, for example Page {n} of {total} or - {n} -.

Are my files or data uploaded?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser with no network upload, and is discarded when you close the page.

Do I need to sign up or pay?

No. The site is completely free, needs no account and has no usage limits.

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🔢Add Page Numbers to PDF - Number PDF Pages Online

Add page numbers to a PDF in one pass. Choose header or footer, left, centre or right, and a style such as 1, 1 / 10, - 1 - or a custom template like Page {n} of {total}. Set the starting number to skip a cover page and number only the body. Ideal for theses, tenders, contracts and handouts headed for print and binding. Everything runs locally in your browser and files are never uploaded.

Free · No sign-up · Runs in your browserLast updated: 2026-10-26

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How to use Add Page Numbers to PDF

1Upload a PDF file
2Pick the position, style, font size and starting number
3Optionally limit it to a page range, then click Add page numbers & download

FAQ

Can I skip the cover and start numbering at the body?: Yes. Set the page range to specific pages such as 2-999 and leave the starting number at 1, so the cover stays clean.
How do custom templates work?: Use {n} for the current number and {total} for the total, for example Page {n} of {total} or - {n} -.
Are my files or data uploaded?: No. Everything runs locally in your browser with no network upload, and is discarded when you close the page.
Do I need to sign up or pay?: No. The site is completely free, needs no account and has no usage limits.