Add Page Numbers to PDF Online Free
Headers & FootersInsert clean page numbers, headers, and footers across all PDF pages with live preview.
Drop PDF file here to add page numbers
Add header or footer pagination with flexible formatting and zero server uploads.
How to Add Page Numbers to PDF Online
Insert clean header or footer numbering into your PDF document in three easy steps:
1. Upload PDF
Drop your PDF file into the drop zone above or select it from your device.
2. Choose Position & Format
Pick from 6 alignment positions (e.g. Bottom Center), formatting style ("Page X of Y"), and font size.
3. Apply & Download
Click Add Page Numbers to stamp the vector numbers and download your paginated PDF.
Why Use ConvertnEdit Page Numbers?
Key advantages of our local in-browser PDF pagination engine:
100% In-Browser Privacy
All PDF rendering and pagination happen directly in your browser memory. Your documents never upload to remote servers.
6 Alignment Positions
Place numbers neatly in header or footer positions: Top Left, Top Center, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Center, or Bottom Right.
Multiple Numbering Styles
Choose from "Page X of Y", "X / Y", "Page X", or simple "1, 2, 3" styles with configurable starting number offset.
Crisp Vector Typography
Page numbers are injected as vector text streams with Standard Helvetica font, maintaining razor-sharp rendering at all zoom levels.
Real-Time Interactive Preview
Verify number placement, sizing, and style dynamically on a real-time preview canvas before generating the final PDF.
Free & Zero File Limits
Number large multi-hundred-page documents without watermarks, paywalls, or account registrations.
Common Use Cases for PDF Page Numbering
Everyday document scenarios that require clear, standardized pagination:
Legal Briefs & Court Exhibits
Add uniform footer pagination and Bates numbers to multi-source discovery bundles and case exhibits for court filing.
Academic Theses & Term Papers
Number research dissertations and essays starting from a specific chapter offset with "Page X of Y" formatting.
Corporate Reports & Financials
Paginate annual reports, stakeholder summaries, and audit reviews to ensure clean table-of-contents referencing.
Merged Document Bundles
Re-index combined PDFs that originated from multiple disparate files with continuous, cohesive numbering.
ConvertnEdit vs Generic Online PDF Numbering Tools
Compare our private in-browser pagination tool with traditional online services:
| Feature | ConvertnEdit | Generic Cloud PDF Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Data Privacy | 100% In-Browser (Zero uploads) | Uploaded & stored on third-party cloud servers |
| Real-Time Preview | Live Canvas + Vector Overlay | Static thumbnail or blind download |
| Vector Quality | Native PDF Vector Text | Frequently rasterizes pages into blurry images |
| Page Limits | Unlimited pages, free forever | Restricted behind daily caps or subscription paywalls |
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF Page Numbers)
Common questions regarding numbering and paginating PDF files: