Add Header & Footer

Add custom headers and footers to your PDF pages. Include text, page numbers, dates, and more. Customize fonts, sizes, and positioning for a professional finish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can add custom text, automatic page numbers, dates, and document titles. Use placeholders like {page} and {total} for dynamic page numbering. Customize font, size, color, and alignment for a professional look.

Yes. Our tool supports separate configurations for odd and even pages, which is ideal for documents that will be printed double-sided or bound as a booklet.

Absolutely. You can exclude the first page from header and footer placement, which is common for title pages or cover sheets. Specify a starting page number to control exactly where headers and footers appear.

Yes. Our Add Header & Footer tool works with any standard PDF file up to 50 MB and 500 pages. The original content of your PDF is preserved — headers and footers are added in the margin areas.

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What Are PDF Headers and Footers?

PDF headers and footers are text elements that appear consistently at the top and bottom of every page in a document. They typically contain information like document titles, author names, dates, page numbers, company names, or confidentiality notices.

Adding headers and footers to PDFs is essential for professional documents — legal filings need case numbers on every page, corporate reports require company branding, and academic papers need running titles. Without proper headers and footers, documents can look unprofessional and be difficult to manage when printed.

One23PDF's header and footer tool gives you complete control over content, positioning, font, and formatting. Add different text to left, center, and right positions, include automatic page numbers, and apply headers and footers to all pages or specific ranges. Everything runs in your browser with no file uploads, no fees, and generous daily limits.

Benefits of Adding Headers & Footers with One23PDF

Professional Branding

Add your company name, logo reference, or document title to every page. Consistent headers and footers give documents a polished, branded appearance.

Consistent Layout

Ensure every page carries the same identifying information, making multi-page documents easier to manage, especially when pages are printed and separated.

Customizable Content

Configure left, center, and right positions independently. Include static text, automatic page numbers, dates, or any combination that suits your document needs.

Private Processing

Your documents are processed entirely in your browser. No files are sent to external servers, keeping confidential documents like legal filings and financial reports secure.

How to Add Headers & Footers with One23PDF

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Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF or click to browse. One23PDF accepts documents of any size and page count, ready for header and footer customization.
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Configure Header/Footer Content
Enter your desired text for header and footer positions. Choose fonts, sizes, and include dynamic elements like page numbers or dates.
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Download Updated PDF
Preview your changes and click apply. Download your PDF with professional headers and footers embedded on every page.

Common Use Cases for PDF Headers and Footers

Adding company letterhead and branding to documents
Including page numbers with document titles for easy reference
Stamping dates and version numbers on technical documents
Adding confidentiality notices to sensitive business documents
Placing running titles on academic papers and reports

One23PDF vs. Other Header/Footer Tools

Adding headers and footers to existing PDFs has traditionally been limited to premium tools like Adobe Acrobat Pro. Free online services offer basic header/footer functionality but require uploading documents to their servers, often with daily limits and watermarked output.

One23PDF provides a comprehensive header and footer editor with full customization — fonts, positions, dynamic page numbers, selective page ranges — all running in your browser. No uploads, no watermarks, generous daily limits. Your documents remain on your device throughout the process.

For businesses that produce many documents requiring consistent branding or legal notices, One23PDF eliminates the cost of per-seat software licenses while ensuring documents never pass through third-party servers. It's the most practical and privacy-focused solution for professional header and footer management.