# Add Page Numbers to PDF

> Stamp page numbers on every page of a PDF. Pick the format, position, and starting number. Common for contracts, theses, and reports.

URL: https://uttir.com/pdf-add-page-numbers
Categories: pdf-tools
Privacy: Page numbers are drawn directly in the PDF in your browser. The file never leaves your device.

## About

Number pages of a PDF for printing, distribution, or review. Pick from "1", "1/5", or "Page X of Y" formats, choose one of six positions, and start counting wherever the document needs.

The numbers are drawn with embedded Helvetica at any color you specify. The PDF never leaves your browser.

## How to use

1. **Pick a format** — "1", "1/5", or "Page X of Y".
2. **Pick a position** — Six anchors: bottom-left/center/right and top-left/center/right.
3. **Choose start number** — For documents that begin with a cover page.
4. **Apply** — Page numbers are drawn on the selected pages.

## FAQ

### Will the page numbers survive being printed or scanned?

Yes. The numbers are baked into the PDF as text, not as an overlay — they are part of the document content.

### Can I number only certain pages?

Yes. Pass a comma-separated list like "1, 2, 5-7" to number only those pages.

### Will the numbers survive printing or scanning?

Yes. They are part of the document content — not a layer or annotation — so they remain visible in every print, every PDF reader, and every scan.

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- [PDF Crop](https://uttir.com/pdf-crop) — Crop pages of a PDF — trim margins, isolate a region, or adjust page dimensions. Useful for tightening scans before printing.
- [Add Text to PDF](https://uttir.com/pdf-add-text) — Write labels, notes, or headers onto PDF pages.

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