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Add Header & Footer to PDF

Add titles, dates, notices, or page numbers to a PDF header or footer. Choose the pages and text positions, then preview the placement before saving.

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Add a PDF header, footer, or page numbers

Put a title, date, notice, or page number at the top or bottom of selected pages. Choose left, center, or right placement and check the preview for overlap before saving.

How it works

Choose your file

Drag and drop or select files from your device. Document contents stay in your browser.

Run the tool

Choose any available options, then process or inspect the file.

Review the result

Check the outcome and download a file when the tool creates one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Enter text such as a title, date, or notice in the left, center, or right header and footer fields. Turn on page numbers to use {page} and {total} placeholders, and choose a font size and number format.
Yes. Set the start and end page to apply the same header and footer to that range. The tool does not offer separate odd and even page designs.
Yes. Set Start Page to 2 to leave the cover page unchanged. Page number placeholders use the PDF's page numbers, so the next page is numbered 2.
The tool accepts PDFs up to 50 MB. Processing time depends on the page count and your device. Check the preview and downloaded copy to make sure the added text does not overlap existing content.

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Add a Header or Footer to PDF Pages

Add text to the top or bottom of an existing PDF without rebuilding the document. Enter a title, date, reference number, or notice in the left, center, or right positions. You can also add page numbers and choose the pages that receive the same header and footer.

Preview the placement before saving and check the downloaded PDF for overlap with existing text. The file is processed in your browser; the tool accepts PDFs up to 50 MB and usage limits are shown on the page.

Choose What Appears on Each Page

Identify the Document

Put a document title, company name, reference number, or short notice on each selected page.

Choose the Page Range

Apply the same text to the whole PDF or set start and end pages to leave a cover or appendix unchanged.

Add Page Numbers

Turn on automatic page numbers or use {page} and {total} placeholders in your text. Choose numeric, Roman, or letter numbering.

Private Processing

PDF content is processed in your browser rather than uploaded for editing. The site may contact its API for account and usage details.

How to Add a Header and Footer to a PDF

  1. 1

    Choose a PDF

    Select a PDF up to 50 MB from your device and review the page preview.

  2. 2

    Configure Header/Footer Content

    Enter text in the left, center, or right fields. Choose a font size and page range, and turn on page numbers if needed.

  3. 3

    Download Updated PDF

    Check the preview, apply the text, and open the downloaded PDF to confirm the placement.

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

Header and Footer or Page Numbers?

Use this tool when pages need titles, notices, dates, or custom footer text alongside page numbers. If you only need numbering, Add Page Numbers offers a shorter workflow. Both tools keep the document processing in your browser.