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PDF Page Number Remover

Cover visible page numbers with preset-position whiteout boxes in your browser. Free, private, no signup — your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server.

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Accepts: .PDF
Note: This tool draws whiteout boxes over common page-number positions. The original text under the box may remain in the PDF stream. For sensitive data, use the Redact PDF tool.

About this PDF Page Number Remover

Cover visible page numbers by drawing whiteout boxes at common header or footer positions. Choose the position, box size, distance from the edge, fill color, and page range.

This is visual cover-up for page-number areas only. The original text under the box may remain in the PDF stream, so do not use it for sensitive redaction. For sensitive content, use the Redact PDF tool.

Your privacy is the default. Your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server; all processing happens client-side using browser PDF libraries such as pdf-lib and PDF.js where needed. Closing the tab clears the working session from this page; downloaded files remain on your device.

This tool is free to use with no signup required. Large files may be limited by your browser’s memory and device performance. Part of PDF Tools Base, a privacy-first collection of 161 PDF utilities. Bookmark the page for next time, and explore related tools in the footer below.

How to use the PDF Page Number Remover tool

  1. Drop your PDF.
  2. Choose where the page numbers appear, adjust the box size/edge distance if needed, and choose the pages to cover.
  3. Click Process and download.

Why use PDF Tools Base?

100% Browser-Based

PDF Page Number Remover processes selected files in your browser. Your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server.

No Server Upload, No Signup

Your selected files are processed locally in your browser. No account, no server upload, no email needed.

No Watermark Ever

Outputs are clean. We never stamp our brand or a paywall watermark on your files.

Free to Use

No accounts and no signup. Use the tool as much as you need within reasonable browser limits.

Works on Every Device

Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android, Chromebook. Any modern browser.

Built on Open Source

Powered by browser-side PDF libraries such as pdf-lib and PDF.js, depending on the operation.

Common uses for covering visible page numbers

Re-number cleanly

Cover old visible numbering before adding fresh numbers.

Clean scanned reports

Cover stray page numbers on scans.

Cover footer counts

Hide "Page X of Y" footers.

Prep for Bates

Cover existing visible numbers before Bates numbering.

Frequently asked questions

Is PDF Page Number Remover safe to use?

Yes. Everything happens in your browser. Your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server. Closing the tab clears the working session from this page; downloaded outputs remain on your device until you delete them.

Do I need to register or sign in?

No. No account, no email, no sign-up. Open the page and start using the tool immediately. Free to use, no signup needed.

Is there a watermark on the output?

No. PDF Tools Base never adds a watermark or branding to your output. Your final file is clean — just what you produced from the original.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no fixed limit. Files are processed in your browser, so RAM, page count, and file complexity affect what is feasible. Phones may struggle with large PDFs; try splitting first or use a desktop browser.

Does this work on mobile devices?

Yes. The tool works on all modern mobile browsers: Chrome on Android, Safari on iOS, Firefox, Edge, Brave. The drag-and-drop also accepts files from your phone’s file manager.