Add Header and Footer to PDF Free Online Converter
Add custom PDF headers and footers with page, total-page and document-title placeholders, alignment, page-range and first-page controls.
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What the Add Header and Footer to PDF does
Add custom PDF headers and footers with page, total-page and document-title placeholders, alignment, page-range and first-page controls.
Add a consistent header and footer to all or selected PDF pages with live placement, alignment and dynamic page placeholders. The Add Header and Footer to PDF shows the document information or page controls needed for this PDF operation instead of adding a preview where it would not help.
When to use the Add Header and Footer to PDF
- Add a report title, company name or document status to repeated page headers.
- Show page numbers, total pages or a filename in a consistent footer.
- Apply headers and footers only to a selected chapter or page range.
How to use the Add Header and Footer to PDF
- 1Choose a PDF and open the Header / Footer panel.
- 2Enter header or footer text, choose alignment and pages, then review the live preview.
- 3Apply the header and footer, make any final page edits and export the completed PDF.
Tips for the best Add Header and Footer to PDF result
- Use {page}, {pages} and {title} when the text should update automatically. Skip a cover page when appropriate and keep headers or footers clear of existing page content.
- Use only the options that affect your intended result.
- Review the completed output before publishing, printing or deleting the original.
Encrypted, digitally signed, damaged, extremely large or feature-heavy PDFs may have browser limitations. Keep the original and verify page order, text, forms, links and visual layout in the completed file.
Add Header and Footer to PDF frequently asked questions
Is this Add Header and Footer to PDF free to use?
Yes. The Add Header and Footer to PDF is free to use and does not require registration or software installation.
Is my information or file kept private?
Yes. The included file tool processes the selected file locally in your browser instead of uploading it to this website.
Does this tool work on mobile devices?
Yes. The tool has a responsive interface and works in current mobile and desktop browsers with JavaScript enabled.
Can I directly change text that is already inside the PDF?
This browser editor adds new visual content. To replace existing wording, cover it with Whiteout and place new text above it. Whiteout is a visual cover and is not secure redaction for confidential information.
Which PDF editing features are included?
You can add text, images, signatures, freehand drawing, highlights, rectangles, circles, lines, arrows, whiteout and web links. You can also reorder, rotate, duplicate, delete and insert pages or another PDF.