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Add Page Numbers to PDF — Footer Format

Stamp Page {page} of {total} footers on reports and manuals. Tokens, margins, and merge-first tips.

Published June 1, 2025 · 1 min read

Written by Ethan Brooks · Editor-in-Chief & Product Lead

Reviewed by James Cole

Last reviewed January 15, 2026 · Editorial policy

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Footer numbering

Use {page} and {total} in the format field — e.g. Page {page} of {total}. RatPDF stamps every page consistently.

Merge chapters first if your document comes from multiple PDFs, then run Add Page Numbers.

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