Page numbers

Add clean page numbers to a PDF before you share it.

Choose a position, set the numbering style, and create an updated PDF locally.

Add page numbers to PDF is built for reports, packets, and exported documents that need a clearer reading order before they are sent onward.

You can apply numbering across the whole document or only to selected pages when just part of the file needs the overlay.

Runs locally in your browserNo server uploadsPrivate by design

Preflight

Choose a position, set the numbering style, and create an updated PDF locally.

Result file name: Pending

Preflight

Add files to begin.

How it works

Step-by-step tool workflow

Add the file that needs visible numbering.

Choose position, prefix, and font size, then select the pages you want to number.

PDFre creates a new PDF with the numbering overlay applied.

This tool adds straightforward numbering overlays rather than advanced layout templates.
If the page already has footer content, choose a position that avoids overlap.

Can I number only part of the document?

Yes. Select the pages you want to target before you run the numbering workflow.

Is this a full header/footer editor?

No. This tool focuses on practical page numbering, not advanced template layout editing.

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