Add Header & Footer
Add custom text to the top and bottom of every page. Supports page numbers and dynamic text.
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What is Add Header & Footer?
Add custom text headers and footers to all pages of your PDF. This free tool lets you insert page numbers, document titles, dates, copyright info, or any custom text at the top or bottom of pages.
Why use this tool?
Add separate header and footer text on every page or customize per page. Include dynamic page numbers and total page count. Adjust font size, color, alignment, and position. Works in browser, no upload to servers. No watermark or quality loss.
Common use cases
Use this tool when adding page numbers to a document, inserting document titles or copyright notices, adding date stamps, creating branded headers with company info, or standardizing footers across multi-page PDFs.
How to use Add Header & Footer
- 1Upload your PDF file
- 2Enter your header text (e.g., "Company Name" or "Page [#] of [Total]")
- 3Enter your footer text (e.g., "©2024 Your Name")
- 4Customize font, size, color, and positioning
- 5Download your PDF with headers and footers applied
Frequently asked questions
Can I use page numbers in headers and footers?
Yes. Use placeholders like [#] for current page number and [Total] for total page count. They're replaced automatically on each page.
Can I skip headers/footers on certain pages?
Some templates let you exclude the first page (common for title pages) or specific page ranges.
What fonts are available?
Standard PDF fonts are supported, plus common web fonts. Size and color are fully customizable.
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