Where can the page numbers sit?

In any of six positions: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right. Bottom-center is the default and the most common for reports, but a top corner keeps numbers clear of footnotes or a footer.

What number styles are available?

Four, all using ordinary digits: a plain number (1), the word form Page 1, a total form like 1 of 10, and a dashed style shown as - 1 -. There is no Roman numeral or letter option; every style is built from Arabic numerals.

Can I start the count somewhere other than 1?

Yes. The starting number sets what the first page is labeled, so you can begin at 5 if the first four pages were numbered elsewhere. It shifts the labels but does not skip pages: every page in the file still receives a number in sequence.

Can I leave some pages unnumbered, like a cover or contents page?

Not directly. This tool numbers every page in the document. If you need a cover or table of contents left blank, split those pages off first, number the remaining pages, then recombine the file afterward.

Can I change how large the numbers are?

Yes. A size slider runs from 8 to 24 points, so you can make the numbers discreet on a dense page or larger on a sparse one. They are drawn in a muted gray with the standard Helvetica font.

Is the file uploaded, and what does it cost?

The numbering runs in your browser with pdf-lib, so the file stays on your device. Each run costs 1 credit, free accounts get 500 credits a day with a 25 MB file limit, and Pro ($6.99/mo, or $4.99/mo billed annually) raises that to 500 MB.

Page Numbers

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Adding page numbers to a PDF means drawing a sequential number at a chosen position on each page. The number can be styled in several ways and started at any value, but every page in the document receives one in order.

At a Glance

1 Credit

Per Run

6 options

Positions

4 formats

Styles

25 MB

Free File Limit

Key Facts

LittlePDF Page Numbers offers six positions (top and bottom, left/center/right) and four Arabic-digit styles: plain number, Page N, N of M, and a dashed - N - form.

A custom starting number sets the first page's label, and font size is adjustable from 8 to 24 points; numbers are added to every page, with no per-page exclusion.

Numbering runs entirely client-side in the browser using pdf-lib, costs 1 credit, and works on files up to 25 MB free or 500 MB on Pro.

How to Page Numbers in 3 Steps

Drop the PDF you want to number into the upload area.

Pick a position and a style, set the starting number and font size.

Click the process button and the numbered PDF downloads to your device.

Why Page Numbers with LittlePDF?

Six positions cover the usual spots: any of the three top corners or the three along the bottom.

Four styles, from a bare number to Page N, N of M, or a dashed - 1 - look, all in plain digits.

A starting number lets the count begin wherever you need, and an 8 to 24 point slider sets the size.

Numbering runs in your browser with pdf-lib, so the file is never uploaded to a server.

Features

Six Placement Positions

Place numbers at top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right. The default is bottom-center; the corners keep numbers away from a footer or marginal notes.

Four Number Styles

Choose a plain number, the Page N form, an N of M total form, or a dashed - 1 - style. All four use ordinary Arabic digits rather than Roman numerals or letters.

Start Number and Size

Set which number the first page shows, so the count can begin at any value, and adjust the font size from 8 to 24 points. Numbers are drawn on every page in a muted gray.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Last updated: June 2026

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