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Page Number

Add custom page numbers, headers, or footers to your PDF.

Choose position, font, numbering format (e.g. Page 1 of N) and styling with live preview.

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Guide & Tutorial

How to Add Page Numbers to PDF Online — Free Page Numbering Tool

Page numbers make navigating long PDF documents easy. Free PDF Maker's Page Number PDF tool lets you add custom page numbers, headers, or footers to any PDF online — choose position, format, starting number, and font style.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1

    Upload Your PDF

    Select or drag your PDF document.

  2. 2

    Configure Page Numbers

    Choose position (header/footer, left/center/right), numbering format (Page X, X of Y, etc.), font size, color, and starting number.

  3. 3

    Add Numbers and Download

    Click 'Apply →' and download your numbered PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip numbering the first page (cover page)?

You can set the starting number to 0 or adjust the offset so numbering effectively skips the first page.

Can I add headers instead of page numbers?

Yes. The tool supports custom text in headers and footers in addition to automatic page numbers.

Why Use Free PDF Maker?

  • Multiple numbering formats (Page X, X of Y, plain numbers)
  • Choose header or footer positions
  • Customize font size and color
  • Set custom starting page number
  • Free with no sign-up

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Give your PDF documents professional navigation with custom page numbers. Free PDF Maker's Page Number tool is free and works on any PDF.

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Page Number — Free PDF Maker: Give your PDF documents professional navigation with custom page numbers. Free PDF Maker's Page Number tool is free and works on any PDF.