# Add page numbers

> Add page numbers in any corner with a custom format. Free page numbers PDF tool — runs in your browser, no upload.

Canonical: https://mypdf.space/tools/page-numbers
Last updated: 2026-10-26

## Short answer

Page numbers runs entirely in your browser. Add page numbers in any corner with a custom format. No account, no watermark, and the file never leaves your device.

## About this tool

Add page numbers in any corner with a custom format.

Add page numbers in any corner with a custom format — all in your browser.

Add page numbers in any corner with a custom format — all in your browser.

## How to use

1. Open your PDF.
2. Choose position and format.
3. Add and download.

## What you need

- One PDF

## Notes

- Numbers are drawn as text overlays on each page.

## FAQ

### Are numbers part of the original text layer?

Numbers are drawn as text overlays on each page — they do not rewrite existing glyphs.

### Can I customize the format?

Yes. Choose corner position and a format string for how page numbers appear.

### Does numbering upload my PDF?

No. Page numbers are added locally in your browser.

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