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Add Page Numbers Without Signup

Bates-style numbering for contracts, reports and manuscripts. Choose the corner, the starting number, the format — apply.

🔒 100% Private — files are processed entirely in your browser. They never touch our servers.
📄 Drop your PDF here or tap to choose
Up to 500MB · processed on your device · nothing is uploaded

Numbering PDFs shouldn't need a subscription

Law firms pay hundreds a year for Bates stamping software. Word can't do it to a PDF at all. PDFPlug stamps clean page numbers onto every page on your device — position, starting number and format are your call. A $3 24-Hour Pass unlocks unlimited watermark-free downloads for a full day. No subscription. No account.

Questions, answered

Can I start numbering at a number other than 1?

Yes — set any starting number. Useful when your PDF is chapter 4 of a bigger document.

Where do the numbers go?

Bottom center, bottom left, bottom right, or top center — with a clean half-inch margin.

Will it cover my content?

Numbers sit in the margin area. If your pages run edge-to-edge, leave room or pick the corner with the most whitespace.

Is my document private?

Yes. Numbering happens 100% in your browser. Your files never leave your computer.