Does my PDF get uploaded anywhere to add the page numbers?

No. Everything is processed locally in your browser. Your file stays on your device at all times.

Can I start the page numbering from a number other than 1?

Yes. You can set any starting number — useful if your document is part of a larger report and page numbering needs to continue from a previous section.

Where are the page numbers placed on the page?

Carbide stamps the page number at the bottom center of each page, following the most common convention for numbered documents.

Will adding page numbers change anything else in my PDF?

No. Only the page number stamp is added. All existing text, images, and layout remain exactly as they were in the original.

Add Page Numbers

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Add page numbers to a PDF, stamped at the bottom of every page — free and right in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

Stamp page numbers at the bottom of every page.

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What it does

Add Page Numbers stamps a sequential number at the bottom of every page of your PDF, making long documents far easier to navigate and reference. The entire process happens locally in your browser — no file is uploaded, no account is needed, and the tool is completely free. Load your PDF, choose a starting number if you do not want to begin at 1, and Carbide adds clean page numbers to every page and saves a new file for you to download. This is especially useful for reports, theses, contracts, and meeting handouts where readers need to refer to a specific page by number. The output is a standard PDF with the numbers baked into each page, compatible with every PDF reader and ready to print or share.

How to use the Add Page Numbers

Open the Add Page Numbers tool and click 'Choose file' to load your PDF.
Set the starting page number if you want the numbering to begin at a value other than 1.
Click 'Add page numbers' — Carbide stamps the number at the bottom of every page, locally on your device.
Download the updated PDF with page numbers added to every page.

Frequently asked questions

Does my PDF get uploaded anywhere to add the page numbers?: No. Everything is processed locally in your browser. Your file stays on your device at all times.
Can I start the page numbering from a number other than 1?: Yes. You can set any starting number — useful if your document is part of a larger report and page numbering needs to continue from a previous section.
Where are the page numbers placed on the page?: Carbide stamps the page number at the bottom center of each page, following the most common convention for numbered documents.
Will adding page numbers change anything else in my PDF?: No. Only the page number stamp is added. All existing text, images, and layout remain exactly as they were in the original.

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