Add Page Numbers to a PDF
Add page numbers to your PDF online. Customize position, starting number, format, font, and skip cover pages.
How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF
Number your PDF document in 3 simple steps right in your browser.
Upload Your PDF
Choose the PDF document you want to number, or test our instant 1-click 5-page sample report.
Customize Page Numbers
Choose position (Bottom Center, Bottom Right), format (1, 2, 3 or Page X of Y), font size, and toggle 'Skip Cover Page'.
Download Numbered PDF
Review the live preview and download your newly numbered PDF document instantly.
Skip Cover Page & Starting Numbers
Many corporate reports, theses, and university assignments feature a cover title page that should not display a visible page number. Check 'Skip Cover Page' to leave page 1 unnumbered and start counting from page 2 as '1'.
Add "Page X of Y" Numbers
Professional business documents and proposals often require total page counts (e.g. 'Page 3 of 12' or '3 / 12'). ToolJi automatically calculates total numbered pages and inserts the total into each label.
Are My PDF Documents Uploaded to Any Server?
No. ToolJi adds page numbers directly inside your web browser using client-side JavaScript. Your PDF files stay 100% private on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about PDF page numbering on ToolJi.
How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
Upload your PDF or click 'Try Sample PDF'. Choose your preferred position (Bottom Center, Bottom Right, Top Center), format (1, 2, 3 or Page X of Y), and starting number, then click 'Add Page Numbers Now' to download your numbered PDF.
Can I skip the cover page when numbering a PDF?
Yes! Simply check 'Skip Cover / First Page'. The first page will remain unnumbered, and numbering will begin on page 2 as '1' (or your chosen starting number).
Can I start numbering from a specific number (e.g. starting at 5)?
Yes! Set 'Starting Number' to any number you need (e.g. 5, 10). The first numbered page will display your starting number and count up sequentially.
Can I add 'Page X of Y' numbers to my PDF?
Yes! Select the 'Page 1 of 10' or '1 / 10' format option. ToolJi automatically counts total numbered pages and inserts the total into each page label.
Are my PDF files uploaded to any server?
No. ToolJi processes all PDF page coordinate calculations and text drawing 100% locally inside your web browser memory. Your documents are never uploaded to any server.
Can I add page numbers to a scanned PDF?
Yes! Adding page numbers puts new text content directly onto each PDF page, so it works smoothly on scanned documents as well as text-based PDFs.
Can I add page numbers without Adobe Acrobat?
Yes! ToolJi provides a complete browser-based PDF page numbering workflow so you don't need Adobe Acrobat or paid desktop software.
What font families and sizes are supported?
ToolJi supports standard document fonts including Helvetica, Times-Roman, and Courier, in font sizes from 8 pt to 20 pt with Normal, Bold, or Italic styles.
Does page numbering alter my original text or images?
No. Your original PDF pages, text, vector graphics, and images remain completely untouched. Page numbers are added as an overlay.
Can I use PDF Page Numberer on my mobile phone?
Yes! ToolJi works smoothly on mobile browsers (Android Chrome, iPhone Safari) with touch controls and a live page preview.
Is ToolJi PDF Page Numberer free?
Yes, 100% free with no signup required, no page limits, and no watermarks added to exported PDFs.
Does ToolJi overwrite my original PDF file?
No. ToolJi generates a new numbered PDF file (e.g. report-numbered.pdf) for download, leaving your original file safe.