Add Page Numbers to PDF – Free Online Tool
Add page numbers to a PDF in your browser with header/footer positions, skip-cover defaults, page ranges, custom numbering, and private local export.
Add Page Numbers to PDF Online for Free
ToolsMint adds clean page numbers to PDF files without requiring Acrobat or desktop software. Choose a header or footer position, select a simple number format, and download a new PDF with selectable page-number text.
Private PDF Numbering With No Uploads
Many documents that need page numbers are sensitive: contracts, filings, HR forms, financial reports, school records, and client work. This tool reads and edits your PDF locally in the browser. Your file is not uploaded to ToolsMint.
Skip Cover Pages and Custom Ranges
Use the Smart Assistant to skip a cover page for report-style PDFs, or enter page ranges such as 1, 5-7 to leave selected pages unnumbered. This helps with title pages, appendices, inserts, and mixed document packets.
Header, Footer, and Page X of Y Formats
Place numbers at the top or bottom, left, center, or right. Choose plain numbers, Page 1, 1 of 10, or Page 1 of 10. Adjust font size, margin, first page, first number, and text color for a cleaner final document.
Built for Everyday PDF Workflows
Add page numbers before printing a merged PDF, submitting a report, sending a manual, filing paperwork, sharing scanned forms, or making a PDF easier to reference in review comments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Add Page Numbers to PDF.
Is this PDF page number tool free?
Yes. It is free with no signup, watermark, or daily limit.
Are my PDFs uploaded?
No. The PDF is read, numbered, and exported locally in your browser.
Can I skip the cover page?
Yes. Use the Smart Assistant or set Start Page to 2 so the cover stays unnumbered.
Can I skip selected pages?
Yes. Enter page numbers or ranges like 1, 5-7 in the skip field.
Can I use Page 1 of 10 formatting?
Yes. The tool supports plain numbers, Page 1, 1 of 10, and Page 1 of 10 formats.
Will page numbers stay sharp when printed?
Yes. The tool writes page numbers as PDF text, not a low-resolution image overlay.