Add page numbers to a PDF

Add flexible page numbers to selected PDF pages and choose their placement directly in your browser.

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Browser-based document processing

Supported PDF transformations are processed on your device. PDFNova does not send document contents to an application server for these workflows.

No registration required
100 MB per file
10 files per task
No PDFNova page-count limit

Large or complex PDFs can still exceed browser memory, device resources, or underlying library capabilities. Follow your organization's rules for confidential or regulated documents.

About this tool

Add Page Numbers places configurable numbering overlays at the top or bottom of PDF pages. Supported processing occurs in your browser, and no account is required. It adds new overlays and does not modify existing page text.

How to use it

Choose one PDF file.
Set the position, number format, starting values, font size, and margin.
Select Add page numbers, then download and review the generated document.

Published Free limits

Unlimited completed tasks
100 MB per file
10 files per task
No PDFNova page-count limit

Large or complex PDFs may still exceed browser memory, device resources, or underlying library capabilities.

Common uses

Number a report before distribution or printing.
Start numbering after unnumbered cover or introductory pages.

What this tool does not do

Corrupt, password-protected, oversized, or unusually complex PDFs can fail.
The tool adds numbering overlays and does not modify or replace existing text.
Available placement is limited to the supported top and bottom positions.

Tool-specific FAQ

Can numbering start after the first PDF page?

Yes. Set First numbered page to the page where the overlay should begin.

Which page number formats are supported?

You can use a number alone, Page plus the number, number of total, or Page number of total.

Does the tool replace existing printed page numbers?

No. It adds a new overlay and does not detect, remove, or edit numbers already present in page content.