Add page numbers to PDF online.
Number PDF pages with Page 1 of 10, Roman numerals, skip-cover numbering, custom prefixes, filename labels, and professional positions. Your file is processed locally in the browser.
Add page numbers to PDF
Add page numbers, Bates labels, and watermarks directly in the browser.
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How to number a PDF without breaking the document
A professional PDF page number should match the purpose of the document. A simple assignment may need only Page 1. A business report usually needs Page 1 of 10. A tender, audit file, or legal bundle may need an annexure name, department prefix, filename stamp, or padded number.
For a cover page without a visible number, set Stamp from page to 2 and Start number to 1. The first PDF page stays clean while the second page displays page 1. This is common for proposals, reports, thesis files, project submissions, and office packets.
Competitor tools usually stop at basic position and font controls. This page also supports Bates-style patterns, section labels, filename tokens, Roman/letter numbering, batch ZIP output, watermarking, and local browser processing for confidential documents.
PDF numbering questions
Can I add page numbers to a PDF without uploading it to a server?
Yes. This tool processes your PDF inside your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your file does not need to be uploaded to our server for page numbering, Bates numbering, or watermarking.
How do I add page numbers starting from page 2?
Upload your PDF, set the stamping start page to 2, and keep the starting number as 1. This keeps the cover page unnumbered and makes the second PDF page display as page 1.
Can I add Page 1 of 10 format to my PDF?
Yes. Choose the Page X of Y preset or use the custom format Page {page} of {total}. You can also use padded numbers such as {page:000}.
Does the tool support Bates numbering?
Yes. Use the Bates preset or write a custom format such as CASE-2026-{page:000001}. It is useful for legal bundles, tender files, audits, annexures, and office records.
Can I add a watermark with page numbers?
Yes. You can enable a text watermark, set opacity, rotation, size, and whether the watermark appears once or repeated across the page.
Can I process multiple PDFs together?
Yes. Select multiple PDF files. The tool creates one numbered PDF for each file and downloads them together in a ZIP file.