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Add Page Numbers
Add page numbers to PDF online for free.
Upload any PDF and get it back in seconds with clean centered page numbers stamped in the footer of every page. No account, no watermark, no limit on page count.
Format: centered footer «N / Total» in light grey — professional and unobtrusive.
The original content is never modified — numbers are layered on top as a transparent text layer.
Drop your PDF here
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Tip: Need to edit content or add a header before numbering? Edit the PDF first →
Auto-number every page
Page numbers are stamped in the footer of every page using the format "1 / 12" so readers always know where they are.
Instant download
Processing happens in seconds — your numbered PDF starts downloading automatically as soon as it's ready.
Any page count
Works on single-page forms and 500-page reports alike. No page limit.
No watermark
The output PDF contains only your content and the page numbers — no BrieflyGo branding, ever.
Private & secure
Your file is processed server-side and never stored. It is discarded immediately after the response is sent.
Completely free
No account required, no subscription, no usage cap. Upload and download as many times as you need.
Practical guide
What is Add Page Numbers, and when should you use it?
Add Page Numbers stamps a centred number in the footer of every page of your PDF, in the form 1 / 12 so the reader can see both the page and the total.
It is best for exhibits, filings, printed bundles, and any document that gets discussed page by page. Quick use does not require an account, although the current anonymous daily allowance may apply.
- Output
- The same PDF with 1 / 12 style numbering centred in the footer of every page
- What it preserves
- All existing content — the number is drawn in the bottom margin and nothing is re-rendered
- Best for
- Court and agency filings, contract bundles, printed handouts, and merged documents that lost their numbering
Common ways to use Add Page Numbers
Make a document referable on a call
"Page 7 of 23" only works if the pages say so. Numbering a document before circulating it saves everyone counting.
Prepare exhibits and filings
Many filing rules and internal processes expect numbered pages, and the total on each page makes an incomplete copy obvious.
How to use Add Page Numbers
Upload the PDF
Drop in the document you want numbered. Files up to 20 MB.
Let it stamp every page
Numbers are added to every page in 1 / 12 format, centred in the footer. There is nothing to configure.
Download and check
Open the result and glance at the first and last page to confirm nothing existing was covered.
Limits and checks before you use the result
- The format and position are fixed: a centred 1 / 12 in the footer. There is no option to change the style, corner, starting number, or to skip a cover page.
- If a page already has content in the bottom centre margin, the number is drawn over it. Check the first and last page after processing.
- Numbering follows the physical page order in the file. Reorder or extract pages first if the sequence is not already the one you want.
- Files up to 20 MB. A larger scan needs compressing first.
Add Page Numbers FAQ
How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
Upload the file and download it back numbered. Every page gets a centred footer number in 1 / 12 format — the current page and the total — with no options to configure and nothing to install.
What format are the numbers in?
Current page, a slash, then the total: 1 / 12, 2 / 12 and so on. Showing the total is what makes a missing page in a printed or forwarded copy noticeable.
Can I choose the position or start from a different number?
Not in this tool — the number is always centred in the footer and always starts at 1, which covers most filings and bundles. Numbering that has to skip a cover page or sit in a corner needs the editor, where you place the text yourself.
Will it cover up something at the bottom of the page?
It can, if the document already prints in the bottom centre margin. The number sits low in the footer to avoid body text, but a document with its own footer should be checked after processing.
Is there a limit on pages or file size?
No page limit — a long document is numbered in the same pass. The upload limit is 20 MB, which is generous for text documents but reachable with high-resolution scans; compress those first.
Does numbering change the rest of the document?
No. Pages are not re-rendered or recompressed. Only the footer number is added, so text stays selectable and images keep their original quality.
Is my PDF uploaded, or does this run in my browser?
The file is uploaded. This tool processes the PDF on a BrieflyGo server over an encrypted connection and sends the result back to your browser, which is what lets it handle large files and scanned documents that a browser-only tool would struggle with. Nothing is added to an account unless you are signed in and choose to save it. See the security page and privacy policy for how storage and retention are handled.
Is it really free, and is there a catch?
It is free with no daily cap, no signup and no watermark added to your document. An account is optional and only buys persistence — saved files, history, and sending a document out for signature. Nothing here is time-limited or card-gated.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Everything happens through the browser on desktop or mobile — no extension, no desktop app, and no Acrobat licence. That also means it works the same on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
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