Page numbers
Add vector page numbers to a PDF. Source text stays selectable.
Deleted after the job
PDF is uploaded over HTTPS, numbered with a vector overlay, returned, then deleted.
Vector page numbers
Adds 1, 1 / n, or “Page 1” in the header or footer. Existing text is not flattened. Max 50 MB.
Drop a PDF to number
PDF only · max 50 MB
How it works
- 1
Add a file
Drop a file on Page numbers. Transfer is HTTPS.
- 2
Run the job
We process it on the server for this session only.
- 3
Download
Save the result. Temporary files are deleted after the job.
About Page numbers
Page numbers draws a vector header or footer (1, 1/n, or Page n). You can skip a cover and start at 1 on an inner page. Existing text is not flattened.
What people use it for
- Number a printed packet
- Add “Page n of n” before binding
- Skip a cover page and start numbering at 1 on page 2
Privacy: Your PDF is uploaded over HTTPS, processed, returned to you, then deleted from our servers immediately. We do not retain or share your files.
Frequently asked questions
Is Page numbers free?+
Yes. Page numbers on ChargeBite Tools is free to use and does not require an account.
Is Page numbers private?+
Your file is uploaded over HTTPS, processed for that job only, returned to you, then deleted. We do not keep long-term copies.
Can I start numbering after a cover page?+
Yes. Set pages to 2-99 (for example) and start at 1, or leave pages blank to number every page from your start value.
Does this flatten the PDF?+
No. Numbers are a vector overlay. Source text stays selectable.
More answers on the FAQ page and our privacy policy.
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