Add Page Numbers to PDF
Number PDF pages online for free. Choose positions, formats ('Page X of Y'), typography, and cover page exclusions with 100% in-browser privacy.
Information
Add page numbers in one pass
Choose a position (corner or bottom centre), a style (plain, 'Page X of Y', Roman numerals), whether to skip the first page, and save.
Covers stay clean
Application covers and title pages usually must not carry numbers; the skip-first switch keeps them unnumbered while the rest are stamped.
Numbering happens locally
The PDF is opened, stamped and saved in the browser tab — suitable for documents with personal details.
Positions that look printed
Margin and alignment controls place numbers where the examiner expects them, and the font size scales to the page.
Numbers are real text
The stamped number is vector text, not a picture — it stays sharp at any zoom and remains selectable.
No office suite needed
Numbering usually means a word-processor round-trip; here the PDF is stamped directly, with no conversion that could disturb the layout.
Standard PDF Pagination & Formatting Guidelines
Recommended pagination styles across academic dissertations, legal court filings, corporate proposals, and government submissions.
| Document Type | Recommended Position | Format Style | Cover Handling | Font Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Thesis / Dissertation | Bottom Center | {n} | Skip Page 1 | Times New Roman (11pt) |
| Legal Court Briefs & Pleadings | Bottom Center or Top Right | Page {n} of {total} | Number all pages | Courier / Times Roman (11pt) |
| Corporate Proposals & Quotes | Bottom Right | {n} / {total} | Skip Page 1 | Helvetica (9pt or 11pt) |
| Government Grant & Project Filings | Top Right | Page {n} | Number all pages | Helvetica (11pt) |
| E-Books & Technical Manuals | Bottom Center | - {n} - | Skip Page 1 | Helvetica (11pt) |