Add page numbers to a PDF: choose position and format
To add page numbers to a PDF in NoCatchPDF, open the tool, pick the file, choose the position (6 options), the format (1, 1 of N, - 1 -, with free prefix/suffix) and click apply. The numbered PDF is generated and downloaded in your own browser — no upload, no sign-up, no limits.
Number my PDF now →How it works
- Open the tool. Click the button below to open the page numbering tool.
- Pick the PDF. Drop the file into the window — it stays in your browser.
- Adjust the numbering. Choose position, format, prefix/suffix, font, size, color and margin. Skip the cover page if you like.
- Apply and download. Download the new PDF with numbered pages.
Why is it free and unlimited?
Because processing happens in your browser, not on our servers. We don't pay for expensive infrastructure to process your files — so we don't need to charge you, make you sign up, or cap your usage. No catch: that's literally what the name means.
FAQ
Can I skip the cover page?
Yes. Just check the skip-first-page option — numbering starts on the second page.
Which number formats are available?
Plain number (1), number with total (1 of N), dashed (- 1 -) and any combination with free prefix and suffix (e.g. Page 1).
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. All processing happens in your browser; the PDF never leaves your computer.