Add Page Numbers to PDF Your Style, Live Preview
Number your pages exactly how you want: any corner, "Page 1 of 9" or your own wording, skip the cover, or lay them out like a printed book. See the result on every page before you save.
Drop your PDF here
or choose a file from your computer or phone
Free plan: files up to 50 MB and 200 pages. Opened in your browser, not uploaded.
- No upload
- Live preview
- No sign-up
- Works on phones
How it works
How to add page numbers to a PDF in 3 steps
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Choose your PDF
Drop it on the box above or tap Select PDF file.
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Set up the numbers
Pick a position, the text (like Page 1 of 9), which pages to number and the style. The preview updates on every page.
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Save your PDF
Click Add page numbers and download the numbered file.
Every numbering option
Page numbers that look professional
All the settings you'd expect from a paid PDF editor, free, private, and with a live preview.
Six positions
Top or bottom, left, centre or right. The preview shows exactly where each number lands.
PositionPage 1 of 9 and more
Choose 1, Page 1, Page 1 of 9, 1 of 9, 1 / 9, or write your own text.
TextSkip the cover
Number only pages 2 to 40 and start counting at 1, or at any number you choose.
Pages to numberBook-style facing pages
Numbers swap sides on even pages so they always sit on the outer edge.
Page modeFont, size and colour
Helvetica, Times or Courier, bold or regular, any size and any colour.
StyleLive preview
See the numbers on every page thumbnail before you save, with no guessing.
PreviewStep-by-step guides
Guides for numbering PDF pages
How to add page numbers to a PDF
- Open your PDF in the page numberer.
- Click a spot in the Position box. Bottom centre is the most common.
- Pick the Text format. The thumbnails show the numbers as you change settings.
- Click Add page numbers. The file is named …-numbered.pdf.
How to add "Page 1 of 9" numbering
- Under Text, choose Page 1 of 9.
- The last number is worked out for you from the pages you number.
- For your own wording, choose Custom text and use {n} for the page number and {p} for the last number, for example Contract – page {n} of {p}.
How to number pages without the cover page
- Under Pages to number, set from page to 2.
- Set first number to 1, so the page after the cover is numbered 1.
- To number only part of a document, set to as well.
How to number pages for a printed book
- Choose a left or right position, such as bottom right.
- Under Page mode, choose Facing pages (book).
- Odd pages keep the position you chose, and even pages mirror it, so numbers are always on the outer edge when the book is open.
How to change the font, size and colour
- Pick Helvetica, Times or Courier, and tick Bold if you like.
- Set the size in points. 10–12 suits most documents.
- Choose a colour, and a Big margin if the numbers sit too close to the edge.
How Raha compares
Professional numbering, without uploading
Raha has the numbering options that matter, a live preview, and it never uploads your document.
| Feature | Raha Tools | iLovePDF |
|---|---|---|
| Where your PDF is processed | Your device | Their servers |
| Facing pages (book) layout | Yes | Yes |
| Custom text with page and total | Yes | Yes |
| Page range and first number | Yes | Yes |
| Live preview on every page | Yes | — |
Based on iLovePDF's public page-numbering page, checked October 2026. "—" means we couldn't find the option there. Features change, so check their site for the latest.
Use cases
What people number pages for
Legal bundles
Courts often require every page of a bundle to be numbered, usually as "Page 1 of 120".
Theses and assignments
Skip the title page and number the rest from 1.
Books and manuals
Use facing pages so numbers sit on the outside edge.
Reports and proposals
Make long documents easy to discuss in meetings: "see page 14".
Merged documents
After merging PDFs, number the combined file continuously.
Printed packs
Keep loose printed pages in order and easy to reassemble.
FAQ
Page number questions, answered
How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
Open your PDF, pick a position and a text format, then click Add page numbers. The live preview shows the numbers on every page before you save.
Can I add "Page 1 of 9" numbering?
Yes. Choose Page 1 of 9 under Text. The total is worked out from the pages you number.
How do I skip the cover page?
Set from page to 2 and first number to 1. The cover stays unnumbered and the next page becomes page 1.
Can I write my own text?
Yes. Choose Custom text and use {n} for the page number and {p} for the last number.
What does "facing pages" do?
It mirrors left and right positions on even pages, so numbers sit on the outer edge of each page in a printed, double-sided document.
Can I change the font and colour?
Yes. Choose Helvetica, Times or Courier, bold or regular, any size from 6 to 48 points, and any colour.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Numbers are added in your web browser, and your PDF never leaves your device.
Is Add Page Numbers free?
Yes. The free plan needs no account and adds no watermark. It includes 3 tasks per hour, with files up to 50 MB and 200 pages. The Pro plan removes the limits.
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