Number every page your way.

How it works

How to add page numbers to a PDF

1. 1

   Upload your PDF

   Drop your PDF into the tool. It is processed locally in your browser with no server upload at any point.

2. 2

   Set your numbering preferences

   Choose a position (top or bottom, left, center, or right). Set the starting page number, font size, and an optional prefix or suffix such as "Page" or "-". A live preview shows how the numbers will look.

3. 3

   Download the numbered PDF

   Click "Add Page Numbers" and download the finished document. Numbers are embedded in the PDF and appear in print and every viewer.

Adding page numbers to a PDF is one of the most common document finishing tasks - required for legal filings, academic submissions, business proposals, and book manuscripts. PDFsuite stamps page numbers directly into the PDF content, giving you full control over position, size, starting number, and any text prefix or suffix. The tool runs entirely in your browser: no file is uploaded, processing is offline, and there is no cost.

The six position options (top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, bottom-right) cover every standard court, publisher, and institution requirement. A configurable starting number lets you paginate a section that begins at a specific offset, which is essential when combining documents that were numbered separately or inserting a chapter into an existing manuscript. The prefix field supports formats like "Page 1 of N", "- 1 -", or chapter-prefixed numbering.

Page numbers stamped by PDFsuite are rendered into the PDF page content and are therefore permanent and universally visible - they appear in print, in every PDF reader, and in browser-based viewers. Unlike header/footer tools in word processors that only exist in the source file, these numbers travel with the PDF regardless of how it is opened or shared. Because the file never leaves your browser, you can number confidential documents without privacy concerns.

FAQ

Common questions

Can I skip numbering the first page (title page or cover)?

Yes. Set the starting page number to a negative offset or use the "first page to number" option to begin stamping from page 2 onward. This is useful for reports with a cover page or legal documents with a title sheet that should not carry a visible number.

What font and style are used for the page numbers?

PDFsuite uses a clean sans-serif font embedded in the PDF at your chosen size. The numbers are black by default. If you need custom fonts or colors for brand-specific documents, the current version uses a single standard style - more typography options may be added in a future update.

Does adding page numbers change the file size significantly?

No. Page number stamps are lightweight text objects added to the content stream of each page. For a typical document the increase in file size is negligible - usually a few kilobytes regardless of how many pages are numbered.