PageYak

Add page numbers to a PDF

Put page numbers on a PDF where you want them, in the style you want, skipping the cover if you like. Free, and your file never leaves this device.

One PDF file.

Processed on this device. Nothing is uploaded. How it works

Very large files depend on your device's memory.

How to add page numbers to a PDF

  1. 1

    Choose your PDF

    Tap Choose PDF file, or drop it onto the box.

  2. 2

    Pick where and how

    Tap a spot on the small page, then pick the style and the first number.

  3. 3

    Save and download

    Tap Add page numbers, then Download PDF.

Limits and supported files

Accepted filesOne PDF (.pdf) at a time. Files that need a password to open must have it removed first.
Turned pagesNumbers go where you picked as the page is seen, even on pages stored sideways.
NumbersWestern digits (1, 2, 3) in a plain font, about 1 cm from the edge.
Where your file goesNowhere. The numbers are added in this browser tab.

Privacy: how this tool handles your file

When you use Add page numbers, your browser reads your file on your device and the tool's code does the work in this tab. PageYak's server only sends the page and its code. It never receives your file, so there is nothing to delete afterwards.

How PageYak works explains this in more detail.

When you need page numbers in a PDF

This tool adds numbers to the PDF itself (sometimes called paginating a PDF), so they show in every PDF reader and when printed. You can choose the position, the first number, the size and a style such as Page 1 of 10.

  • Theses, project reports and assignments that must be paginated before submission.
  • Legal and office documents where people refer to "page 4 of 12".
  • Merged PDFs that lost their numbering when files were combined.
  • Printed booklets and manuals, so readers can find pages quickly.

Questions

How do I leave the cover page without a number?

Choose Only some and keep 2- in the box. Page 2 gets number 1 and the rest count up from there. Set First number to 2 if the cover should still count.

Can I start from a number other than 1?

Yes. Type any whole number in First number, for example 25 when the file continues an earlier part.

Will the numbers cover my text?

They sit about 1 cm from the edge, where most documents have a blank margin. If your pages have text there, pick another spot or a smaller size.

Can I add "Page 1 of 10" style numbers?

Yes. Choose the Page 1 of 10 or 1 of 10 style, or plain numbers if you prefer.

Can I add page numbers to a PDF online for free?

Yes. It is free, needs no account and works in your browser, so the PDF is never uploaded.

Last updated 12 November 2026.