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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.

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Direct Overview & Quick Answer

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.

Studio Superpowers & Capabilities

6 Page Numbering Superpowers (Bates Stamping & Dynamic Formats)

Add professional page numbering to legal briefs, academic papers, and multi-page reports.

Why iEditPDF Beats Fragmented Paid Competitors:

Adobe Acrobat requires a $239/year subscription for Bates numbering. iEditPDF delivers legal-grade numbering for free.

1. Diverse Numbering Formats

Flexible Styles

Choose standard numerals (1, 2, 3), fractional formats ('Page 1 of N', '1/N'), or custom Bates numbering prefixes.

Ready for court filings and academic submissions.

2. 6-Point Margin Positioning

Precise Layout

Position numbers at Top Left, Center, Right, or Bottom Left, Center, Right with configurable margin padding.

Prevents overlap with existing document footers.

3. Dynamic Reorder Auto-Shift

Smart Sync

When you rearrange, insert, or delete pages, sequential numbering recalculates automatically in real time.

Zero manual re-typing when drafts change.

4. Cover Page Skip & Custom Starting Offset

Offset Control

Easily exclude cover sheets, title pages, or tables of contents, starting numbering from any designated page index.

Standard requirement for professional books & theses.

5. Font Styling & Point Sizes

Typography

Match your document's aesthetic with clean typography choices (Inter, Arial, Times New Roman) and font sizes.

Clean, consistent, publication-ready styling.

6. 100% Client-Side Vector Insertion

Zero Server Upload

Page numbers are inserted as native PDF vector objects in browser memory with zero quality degradation.

Instant download with complete confidentiality.

How to use Add Page Numbers to PDF online for free

Simple 4-step walkthrough for fast, secure processing

Step 1

Upload Document

Select or drag your PDF document into the Page Numbers studio.

Step 2

Select Position & Layout

Choose header or footer placement (e.g. Bottom Right or Center).

Step 3

Choose Numbering Style

Select 'Page X of Y', standard integers, or Bates numbering with custom starting index.

Step 4

Apply & Download

Number all pages in milliseconds and download your finalized PDF.

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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.

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1. Open on Your Device

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2. Process in Your Browser

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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.

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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.

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Add Page Numbers to PDF Details & Device Support

Key features, device compatibility, and supported file types

How It Works

Runs Directly on Your Device

Processed by your browser with zero waiting or upload lag

Privacy & Security

100% Private (0 Files Uploaded)

Safe for bank statements, IDs, tax forms, and confidential files

Watermarks

100% Watermark-Free

Clean original documents ready for official submissions

Supported File Types

.pdf

Drag & drop or paste directly from clipboard (Ctrl+V)

Cost & Limits

100% Free With No Limits

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Device Compatibility

Works on All Phones & Computers

iPhone, Android, Windows PC, Mac, iPad, and Chromebook

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You can choose from standard numbers ('1, 2, 3'), fractional formats ('1/N', 'Page 1 of N'), or custom Bates stamping prefixes ('EXHIBIT-A-001', 'CASE-001') for legal discovery.