Insert page numbers anywhere in your PDF — choose position, format and starting number. Fast, free and secure.
Insert page numbers into any PDF document instantly. Choose exactly where they appear — top or bottom, left, center, or right — and how they're formatted, from simple numbers to "Page 1", "1 / N", or a dashed style. You can also set a custom starting number, which is useful when a document continues from a previous file. Everything happens directly in your browser: the PDF is never uploaded to a server, so your files stay completely private. It's ideal for reports, books, academic papers, manuals, and any multi-page document that needs clear, consistent numbering — free, fast, and with no watermarks added to your pages.
Add page numbers in 4 simple steps
Click "Select File" or drag & drop your PDF onto the upload area.
Pick one of 6 positions — top or bottom, left, center or right.
Choose a number style and the number to start counting from.
Click "Add Page Numbers" — your numbered PDF downloads instantly.
Flexible numbering, zero hassle
Place page numbers exactly where you need them on every page.
Simple numbers, "Page X", "X / N" or dashed style — your choice.
Start counting from 1, or any number you need for continued documents.
Your PDF never leaves your device — everything runs locally in your browser.
Even large PDFs get numbered and downloaded in seconds.
No hidden fees, no watermarks, no page limits.
Page numbering is useful for many document types
Bottom Center is the most common and professional-looking position for reports and books.
Use "Start From" if your document continues from another file — set it to the next number in sequence. Need to combine files first? Try our Merge PDF tool.
For formal documents, the "1 / N" format helps readers see total page count at a glance.
Avoid Top positions if your PDF already has a header — numbers may overlap with existing content.
Yes! Mishu PDF's Page Number tool is 100% free — no hidden charges, no subscription, no watermarks.
Yes. Use the "Start From" field to set any starting number — useful when continuing numbering across multiple documents.
Yes, you can choose from 6 positions: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right.
Absolutely. Your PDF is processed entirely in your browser — files are never uploaded to any server.
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