Add Page Numbers to PDF Online Free — Bate Numbering & Custom Pagination
Insert custom page numbers to PDF documents online for free. Position in header or footer, customize formats ('Page X of Y'), and skip cover pages. Ideal for legal filings and project reports.
To add page numbers to a PDF online for free, upload your document to iEditPDF Page Numbers Studio. Choose position (bottom center, top right, etc.), numbering format (e.g. 'Page 1 of 50' or '1, 2, 3...'), and set starting page to skip title sheets. Click Apply to number all pages with zero server uploads.
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 Add Page Numbers and Bates Numbering to PDF
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.
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 process and let you download the result! This demonstrates that processing happens locally on your device without sending your files to any external server.
We never ask for your email, credit card, or account. Your files are never stored on any remote cloud server. When you finish and close your browser or click "Clear Vault", your documents are permanently erased from your device memory.
Page Numbering Formats, Positions & Font Customization
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, and no paywalls.
Works on All Phones & Computers
iPhone, Android, Windows PC, Mac, iPad, and Chromebook.
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