Add Page Numbers to PDF Online Free - Bates Numbering
Add page numbers and Bates numbering to PDF documents online for free. Customize position, format (Page 1 of N), font, and margins with 100% privacy.
To add page numbers to a PDF online for free, upload your document to iEditPDF Page Numbers Studio. Choose position (bottom center, bottom right, top), select format ('Page 1 of N', '1/N', or custom Bates prefix), and click Apply to number all pages with professional typography.
6 Page Numbering Superpowers (Bates Stamping & Dynamic Formats)
Add professional page numbering to legal briefs, academic papers, and multi-page reports.
Adobe Acrobat requires a $239/year subscription for Bates numbering. iEditPDF delivers legal-grade numbering for free.
1. Diverse Numbering Formats
Choose standard numerals (1, 2, 3), fractional formats ('Page 1 of N', '1/N'), or custom Bates numbering prefixes.
2. 6-Point Margin Positioning
Position numbers at Top Left, Center, Right, or Bottom Left, Center, Right with configurable margin padding.
3. Dynamic Reorder Auto-Shift
When you rearrange, insert, or delete pages, sequential numbering recalculates automatically in real time.
4. Cover Page Skip & Custom Starting Offset
Easily exclude cover sheets, title pages, or tables of contents, starting numbering from any designated page index.
5. Font Styling & Point Sizes
Match your document's aesthetic with clean typography choices (Inter, Arial, Times New Roman) and font sizes.
6. 100% Client-Side Vector Insertion
Page numbers are inserted as native PDF vector objects in browser memory with zero quality degradation.
How to use Add Page Numbers to PDF online for free
Simple 4-step walkthrough for fast, secure processing
Upload Document
Select or drag your PDF document into the Page Numbers studio.
Select Position & Layout
Choose header or footer placement (e.g. Bottom Right or Center).
Choose Numbering Style
Select 'Page X of Y', standard integers, or Bates numbering with custom starting index.
Apply & Download
Number all pages in milliseconds and download your finalized PDF.
iEditPDF vs. Traditional Cloud Converters
Why thousands of privacy-conscious users choose iEditPDF
| Feature | iEditPDF (ieditpdf.in) | Other Online Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Where Files Are Processed | Directly on Your Device (Zero Uploads) | Uploaded to Remote Company Servers |
| Privacy & Safety | Zero Uploads • Files Never Leave Your Device | Files Uploaded Across the Public Internet |
| Built-in Privacy Vault | Saved Privately on Your Device (View or delete anytime) | Saved on Cloud Servers (Cannot verify if or when deleted) |
| Daily Usage Limits | 100% Unlimited & Free Forever | Paywalled (Only 2–3 files per day free) |
| File Size Limits | No Limits (Process files of any size) | Strict Limit (15 MB – 50 MB unless you pay) |
| Works Without Internet | Yes • 100% Offline (Works without Wi-Fi) | No • Fails without constant internet connection |
| Account & Sign In | No Signup • No Login • Zero Email Required | Forces you to create an account or give email |
| Watermarks on Your Files | 100% Clean • No Watermarks Ever | Stamps watermarks or charges to remove them |
How Add Page Numbers to PDF Works: Keep Your Files Safe & Private
See step-by-step how your files are processed. Everything happens right inside your browser — your files are never uploaded to the internet or shared with anyone.
1. Open on Your Device
When you pick a file, your browser opens it directly on your computer or phone. Your document stays on your device and is never uploaded anywhere.
2. Process in Your Browser
Your device does all the work right inside your browser. Because there are no server queues or waiting lines, your files are processed instantly.
3. Save in Private Vault
When you save your work, your file is stored securely inside your browser's private vault on your device. You can view or reopen it anytime, even without internet.
4. Download, Reuse, or Delete
Download your finished file, send it directly to another tool without re-uploading, or click 'Clear Vault' to permanently erase your files anytime with one click.
How You Can Prove Your Files Never Leave Your Device
Open this tool, turn off your Wi-Fi or turn on Airplane Mode, and drop your file. It will still edit, convert, or compress and let you download the result! This proves the tool works completely offline without sending anything to any server.
Press F12 on your keyboard (or right-click anywhere and choose "Inspect"), click on the Network tab, and process your file. You will see 0 bytes of your file sent over the web — absolute proof of 100% privacy.
Add Page Numbers to PDF Details & Device Support
Key features, device compatibility, and supported file types
Runs Directly on Your Device
Processed by your browser with zero waiting or upload lag
100% Private (0 Files Uploaded)
Safe for bank statements, IDs, tax forms, and confidential files
100% Watermark-Free
Clean original documents ready for official submissions
Drag & drop or paste directly from clipboard (Ctrl+V)
100% Free With No Limits
No account needed, no daily limits, no paywalls
Works on All Phones & Computers
iPhone, Android, Windows PC, Mac, iPad, and Chromebook
Need to Hit an Exact File Size Upload Limit?
Government exam portals (UPSC, SSC, EPFO), court systems, Resume,CV and job forms enforce rigid KB ceilings. Select a calibrated target size solver below to compress without losing readability.
UPSC, Court & EPFO
Strict portal compliance while keeping vector text razor sharp.
SSC, IBPS & State PSC
Targeted threshold for national recruitment application forms.
Job Portals & HR Forms
Ideal for resume attachments, certificates, and multi-page scans.
Email & Universities
Reduces large PDF decks under standard mail attachment limits.
Any Custom Limit
Set an exact target size with interactive compression preview.
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