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Add page numbers

Insert page numbers exactly where you want them.

or drop files here

Files never leave your device

  • ✓ No account
  • ✓ No file sharing
  • ✓ 100% confidential

Add clean page numbers to reports, theses and contracts. Choose the position (top or bottom, left, center or right), the format (1, Page 1, 1 / 10) and the starting number.

How to add page numbers to a PDF

  1. Select your file

    Click the button or drag and drop your file into the box.

  2. Choose your options

    Adjust the settings if needed — the defaults work for most files.

  3. Download the result

    Your new file is created instantly in your browser. Click Download.

Frequently asked questions

Can I start numbering at a number other than 1?

Yes. Set “Start at” to any number, for example 3 if your document follows two other pages.

Are my files safe?

Yes. With Helpdf, your files stay on your device. They are never sent to our servers, nobody else can see them and nothing is stored.

Is Helpdf free?

Yes, every tool is completely free with no sign-up and no watermark. The site is funded by advertising.

Does it work on phone?

Yes. Helpdf works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and Linux. Very large files may be slower on older phones.

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