Add clear page numbers to every page of your PDF without uploading the file. PDFPeach stamps numbers in your browser — free and private — with control over prefix, position, font size, and margins.
Place stamps in a header or footer (left, center, or right), leave the prefix blank for numbers only, and optionally expand margins so numbers never cover your content. Preview the sequence before you apply.
Need running labels or custom header/footer text as well as numbers? Try Header & Footer.
How to add page numbers to a PDF
- Drop a PDF into the uploader.
- Choose prefix, position, font size, and whether to increase margins.
- Download the numbered PDF.
Why add page numbers on PDFPeach
- Readable navigation. Readers and printouts show where they are in the document.
- Simple styling. Prefix optional; six header/footer positions; adjustable font size.
- Safe placement. Increase margins so numbers sit outside the original content area.
- Private. PDFPeach never uploads your file.
When to use Add PDF Page Numbers
- Number a report or handbook before printing or binding.
- Restore page numbers after merging or reordering pages.
- Prefer classic page numbers instead of legal Bates stamps.
- Add a short prefix (for example
Pageor a doc code) before the number.
Placement
| Area | Alignment |
|---|---|
| Header | Left, center, or right |
| Footer | Left, center, or right |
These are the same six locations used for Bates numbering; page numbers are for everyday documents, while Bates is geared to production sequences and custom legal-style patterns.
Options
- Prefix — optional text before the number, or blank for numbers only.
- Font size — scale the stamp for dense pages or large print.
- Increase margins — adds white space around each page before stamping so numbers sit outside the original content.
Related tools
For running headers/footers with custom text beyond a number, use Header & Footer. For sequential production IDs across files, use Bates Numbering.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I place page numbers?
Choose header or footer, left, center, or right — six locations total.
What does Increase margins do?
It adds white space around each page before stamping, so numbers sit outside the original content area.
Can I add text other than a simple prefix?
For richer running labels, use Header & Footer. This tool focuses on page numbers (with an optional short prefix).
Are my files uploaded?
No. Page numbering on PDFPeach runs entirely in your browser.
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