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Add custom header and footer text to all pages of your PDF, with optional page numbering.
Upload a PDF file to add headers and footers
Text to appear at the top of each page
Text to appear at the bottom of each page
Automatically add "Page X of Y" to the bottom right of each page
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Headers and footers are text elements that appear at the top or bottom of every page in a PDF document. A header appears near the top margin, while a footer appears near the bottom margin. Page numbers, document titles, dates, and company branding are common header and footer elements. This tool lets you add custom text to headers and footers, and optionally automatically number each page.
The tool processes your PDF by adding text layers to the top and bottom margins of each page. You upload the PDF, enter the header text (or leave it blank), enter the footer text (or leave it blank), and optionally enable automatic page numbering. The tool embeds the text at a consistent position and size on every page, then generates a new PDF ready to download. The original content remains unaffected.
| Input | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Report PDF + header 'Confidential Report' + footer 'Internal Use Only' + page numbers | New PDF with 'Confidential Report' at the top of each page, 'Internal Use Only' at the bottom left, and 'Page X of Y' at the bottom right | Clearly marks the document status and makes page reference easier for readers |
| Meeting minutes PDF + header 'Q3 2024 Board Meeting' + no footer + page numbers | New PDF with 'Q3 2024 Board Meeting' at the top of each page and automatic page numbering at the bottom | Identifies the document topic while keeping footers minimal |
| Contract PDF + no header + footer 'Copyright 2024 - Company Name' + page numbers | New PDF with copyright notice at the bottom left and page numbers at the bottom right on every page | Adds legal attribution and helps readers navigate multi-page agreements |
This tool adds the same header and footer to all pages. If you need different text on different pages (e.g., chapter titles), you'll need a more advanced PDF editor that supports page-by-page customization.
This tool uses a standard font (Helvetica) at a fixed size (10pt) and dark gray color (0.2, 0.2, 0.2) for consistency. If you need custom fonts or colors, use a dedicated PDF editor like Adobe Acrobat or an advanced online tool.
Long text may extend beyond the visible page margin or overlap with content. Keep headers and footers under 50 characters to ensure they display cleanly.
Yes, you can use most text characters, numbers, and punctuation. Avoid very specialized symbols that may not render in the Helvetica font.
Yes, the tool can add headers and footers to any PDF, including scanned documents. The text will be added as a new layer on top of the existing content.
Once headers and footers are embedded in the PDF, they're part of the document content. To change them, you'll need to re-process the original PDF with different text.