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Choose Your PDF Document
Select or drag-and-drop any PDF file up to 50 MB into the browser window.
PDF PAGINATION TOOLAdd Page Numbers
Add Page Numbers
to PDF documents.
Insert clean, customizable page numbers into your PDF files in seconds. Choose header or footer placement, number formats, starting page, custom fonts, and colors directly in your browser with complete privacy.
PDF NUMBERING & PAGINATION
Add Page Numbers to PDF
Insert clean, numbered pagination into your PDF documents. Choose exact positioning, custom formatting, starting page, and font styling with total privacy.
Choose PDF document
Drag & drop your PDF here, or browse from your device
Supported: .pdf documents up to 50 MB
Processed locally on your device. Zero document uploads.
- Flexible Number PlacementPlace numbers at bottom-center, bottom-right, bottom-left, or top headers with adjustable margin distances.
- Multiple Numbering FormatsChoose "Page 1 of 10", simple "1", "1 / 10", dashes "— 1 —", or brackets with optional custom prefix text.
- Typography & Style ControlsCustomize font family (Helvetica, Times, Courier), font size, and color palette to match your document.
- 100% Client-Side PrivacyPage numbers are stamped in your browser using WebAssembly. Your files are never sent across the internet.
Pro Tip: If your document contains a cover or title page, select "Skip Cover Page" so page numbering begins seamlessly on page 2.
HOW IT WORKS
Three Steps to Number Any PDF Document
Organize academic papers, business reports, and legal filings with professional pagination.
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Configure Number Position & Style
Select header or footer placement, number formats (e.g. Page 1 of 10, 1 / 10), starting number, and font styling with live simulation.
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Download Numbered PDF
Click Add Page Numbers & Download to stamp clean vector numbers onto your pages instantly with 100% on-device privacy.
COMPLETE GUIDE
Why Number Your PDF Documents with We Make PDF?
Clean pagination is essential for legal briefs, university dissertations, contracts, and business reports. We Make PDF delivers desktop-grade PDF pagination directly in your browser without subscriptions or data tracking.
Precise Page Number Placement
Place page numbers exactly where your guidelines require: bottom-center for standard books, bottom-right for reports, or top headers for academic papers.
- 6 distinct placement anchor positions
- Custom edge margin offsets (20pt to 72pt)
- Real-time visual position preview
Selective Range & Cover Page Skipping
Avoid numbering cover pages, copyright notices, or table of contents pages. Easily start counting at page 2 while keeping the numbering offset aligned.
- One-click "Skip Cover Page" preset
- Custom page range selector (e.g. 2-25)
- Custom starting number offset
100% Confidential & Zero File Uploads
Unlike cloud PDF editors that store uploaded documents on external servers, We Make PDF processes everything inside your local browser memory.
- Zero server transfers or database storage
- Instant rendering with no download wait
- Works on Windows, macOS, Android & iOS
FAQ & SUPPORT
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about numbering PDF documents online.
Can I skip adding page numbers to the cover page?
Yes! You can choose "Skip Cover Page" so numbering begins cleanly on page 2, or specify a custom page range like "2-10" to number only specific sections.
Can I customize where the page numbers appear?
Absolutely. You can place page numbers at the bottom (Center, Right, Left) or top header (Center, Right, Left) with custom edge margin padding.
Which numbering formats are supported?
We Make PDF supports standard formats including "Page 1 of 10", "1", "1 / 10", "— 1 —", "[ 1 ]", as well as optional custom prefix text like "Ref" or "Doc".
Does adding page numbers modify or compress my original PDF content?
No. We Make PDF stamps razor-sharp vector numbers onto your existing pages without recompressing images, modifying underlying text, or altering page layout.
Are my confidential PDF documents uploaded to your server?
Never. All PDF processing and vector numbering happen 100% locally on your computer or phone using WebAssembly and client-side JavaScript. Your files never leave your device.