Add page numbers to a PDF
Number every page in seconds. Pick the format and position, start from any number and leave the cover page unnumbered.
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How to add page numbers
It takes less than a minute with PDFHeron.
Open the PDF
Drop your document onto this page.
Choose a format
Pick “1”, “Page 1”, “Page 1 of 10” and more, plus position, font, size and color.
Apply
Numbers appear on every page as editable text.
Save
Download the numbered PDF.
Flexible numbering
Place numbers at the top or bottom, left, center or right, set the margin, start at any number, and skip the first page for reports with a cover. Run it again any time to replace the numbers.
Why use PDFHeron to add page numbers?
Private by design
PDFHeron processes files on your device. No uploads, no cloud copies, no one else ever sees your documents.
Real editing
Change existing text and delete content from the file itself, not just paint boxes on top of it.
Instant & offline-ready
No queues or upload waits. Big documents open in seconds, and editing keeps working without a connection.
True redaction
Redacted areas are permanently removed from saved PDFs, so hidden text can’t be copied back out.
Standard PDF output
Saved files are regular PDFs with selectable text that open in Acrobat, Preview, Chrome and every other reader.
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Add page numbers: FAQ
Can I skip the first page?
Yes. Tick “Skip first page” and numbering starts on page two.
Can I start numbering at a number other than 1?
Yes. Set any starting number.
Can I change the numbers afterwards?
Each number is an editable text object, and re-running the tool replaces them all.
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