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Add Page Numbers to a PDF

Updated 27 October 2026 · 2 min read · By the LabelCroppers team

Page numbers make long documents and label batches easy to check. The page number tool adds them in the position and style you choose.

Add page numbersFree · No upload · No sign-up
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Options

  • Position: bottom or top, left, centre or right.
  • Format: 1, Page 1, Page 1 of 10 or 1 / 10.
  • Start number, text size and margin in mm.
  • Skip numbering on the first page (for a cover).
  • Optional date and time and your own text through the page footer.

Page footer in every tool

Most LabelCroppers PDF tools also have a Page footer section that adds a page number at the bottom centre and the date and time at the bottom right while the file is being made – no second step needed.

Numbering label batches

When you pack a hundred orders, page numbers on labels let you see at once if a label is missing. Use the "1 / 10" format with a small size at the bottom centre.

How to use the Add page numbers, step by step

  1. Open Add page numbers and drop a PDF.
  2. Choose position, format and start number.
  3. Click Add numbers & Download.

Tips

  • For label batches, "1 / 10" style numbering helps confirm nothing was missed while packing.

Why use LabelCroppers for this

  • Private: this tool runs inside your browser, so your files and customer data are never uploaded.
  • Free and unlimited: no account, no watermark and no daily cap.
  • Works anywhere: Chrome, Edge, Safari or Firefox on Windows, Mac, Android or iPhone – and it keeps working offline after the first visit.

Frequently asked questions

Will numbers cover my content?

Numbers are placed inside the margin you set; increase the margin if your pages are printed edge to edge.

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