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Add page numbers to a PDF

Choose a position, a format like “Page 1 of 12,” and a starting number — Folia stamps every page in seconds.

How it works

Three steps, no learning curve

No accounts, no installs — everything happens in the tab you already have open.

1

Add your file

Drag a file into the box above, or click to browse. It loads instantly — nothing is uploaded anywhere.

2

Set your options

Stamp page numbers in any position or format.

3

Download the result

Your finished file is ready in seconds, generated locally and yours to save or share.

Page numbers that match how the document is actually used

A page number in the wrong spot, or the wrong format, is a small thing that makes a document look unfinished. Folia gives you the controls that usually only show up in desktop word processors: six placement options, five common formats from a plain “1” to “Page 1 of 24,” a custom starting number for documents that continue from an earlier volume, and the option to number only a page range instead of the whole file.

It's a common last step before sending a contract out for signature, submitting a manuscript, or printing a binder of reference material — anywhere a reader needs to know where they are and how much is left.

  • Six placement options, top or bottom
  • Five ready-made formats, or start from any number
  • Apply to the whole document or a custom range
  • Numbers are real embedded text, not an image

Frequently asked questions

Can I start numbering from something other than 1?

Yes — set any starting number, which is useful when a file continues numbering from an earlier volume or chapter.

Can I number only part of the document?

Yes — switch “Apply to” to a custom range, like 3-40, to skip a cover page or appendix.

Will the numbers look different depending on my PDF reader?

No — numbers are drawn as standard embedded text using a widely supported font, so they render consistently everywhere.

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