Add Header and Footer to PDF Online

Add custom header and footer text to PDF pages online. Use this free tool to place document titles, confidentiality labels, company names, report notes, dates, or prepared-by text at the top or bottom of PDF pages.

How to add a header and footer to a PDF

1. Choose your PDF file.
2. Enter header text, footer text, or both.
3. Select left, center, or right alignment.
4. Choose font size, color, margin, and page range.
5. Download the new PDF with header and footer text.

Key features

• Add a custom header to the top of PDF pages.
• Add a custom footer to the bottom of PDF pages.
• Choose left, center, or right text position.
• Customize font size, color, margin, and page range.
• Works on desktop and mobile browsers.

Why use headers and footers in PDF files?

Headers and footers help make PDF documents look more organized and professional. They can show titles, company names, confidentiality notes, report details, or consistent document information across pages.

Frequently asked questions

Can I add only a header or only a footer?

Yes. You can fill only the header field, only the footer field, or use both at the same time.

Can I apply text to selected pages?

Yes. Leave the pages field empty for all pages, or enter ranges such as 1-3, 5, 8.

Is this different from Bates numbering?

Yes. Header and footer text is usually fixed text, while Bates numbering creates sequential labels for legal or review workflows.

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