About this tool

Add Page Numbers to PDF — number pages, free and private

Add page numbers to a PDF in any of six positions, with the format and starting number you choose. Everything runs in your browser, so no document contents are sent to PaperFit.

How to add page numbers to a PDF

  1. Drop your PDF into the box above, or click to choose a file.
  2. Pick a position, then a format — plain numbers, N of Total, or Roman numerals.
  3. Set a custom start number and skip any front pages you don't want numbered.
  4. Adjust the font and color, then click Add Page Numbers — it all runs locally in your browser.
  5. Download the numbered PDF. No document contents are sent to PaperFit.

What it does

  • Six placement positions — top or bottom, left, center, or right
  • Multiple formats: plain N, N/Total, and Roman numerals
  • Custom start number plus skip pages, so a cover or table of contents stays clean
  • No watermark, no sign-up, no document contents sent to PaperFit

Common uses

  • Numbering a thesis or report before printing or submission
  • Adding page references to a contract so clauses are easy to cite
  • Paginating a scanned bundle of documents into one consistent sequence

Is it private?

Yes. Unlike most "add page numbers to PDF online" tools, PaperFit processes your file on your device, and no document contents are sent to PaperFit. The numbering is written into the PDF on your own device, in your browser, so a confidential legal bundle, manuscript, or financial report stays with you. You can confirm it: open your browser's network tab and watch — no document contents are sent to PaperFit while you number the pages.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Page numbering runs in your browser. No document contents are sent to PaperFit, so there is nothing for us to see or store.

Where can I place the page numbers?

You can put them in six positions — top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right — and pick the font and color to match your document.

Can I start numbering from a specific number or skip pages?

Yes. Set any custom start number, and skip front pages like a cover or table of contents so numbering begins exactly where you want.

What number formats are available?

Plain numbers (1, 2, 3), N of Total (such as 3 of 12), and Roman numerals (i, ii, iii) for front matter.

Is there a file size limit?

You can number PDFs up to 200 MB. Because everything runs locally, very large files depend on your device's available memory.

Is it free, and does it add a watermark?

Yes, it's free with no account or install, and there is no watermark on the output — only the page numbers you add.

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