Add page numbers to PDF — free forever
Stamp Page X of Y on every page.
How it works
Drop your PDF on the Pelican Drop Desk.
Pick a position and format.
Click Run and download the numbered PDF.
Use cases
After merging
Combine four PDFs then stamp consistent numbers across the whole pack.
Handout for a meeting
Make it easy for attendees to follow along — 'Turn to page 7' actually works.
Legal exhibits
Number every page in a bundle for clear cross-reference.
Free account & email verification
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Your privacy
Your files are processed entirely in your browser — never uploaded to a PDF Pelican server. We only store anonymous analytics about which tools people use, never your file contents.
About this tool
Add clean, consistent page numbers to a PDF. Useful after merging documents, splitting sections, or printing handouts that need ordered references.
FAQ
What formats are available?
Plain '1', '1 / 12', 'Page 1', and 'Page 1 of 12'. More formats land with the Workspace editor.
Where do numbers go?
Six positions: top or bottom, left, centre or right. The numbers are inset from the edge by about 24 points.
Will it overlap existing text?
Possibly, if the original PDF prints right up to the edge. Picking the opposite corner usually solves it.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Page numbers are drawn in your browser using pdf-lib.