Header & Footer

Add a header and footer with text, dates and page numbers

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Add a header and footer to your PDF with your own text, page numbers, the date and the file name.

How it works

How to add a header and footer to a PDF

01
Drop your PDF into the upload area, or click to browse.
02
Type your text into the left, center or right header and footer boxes.
03
Insert {page}, {total}, {date} or {filename} wherever you need them.
04
Choose the font, size, color, margin and pages, then click Add header & footer.
05
Download your PDF.

Place text on the left, center or right of the header and the footer, all on the same page if you like.

Placeholders fill in the page number, the total page count, today's date and the file name on every page.

See exactly how your header and footer look before you save, and pick Helvetica, Times or Courier in any color.

Questions

How do I add 'Page 1 of 10' to the footer?

Type Page {page} of {total} in a footer box. The numbers are filled in for each page when you save.

Can I leave the cover page without a header?

Yes. Under Pages, choose Skip first. You can also enter your own page ranges with Custom.

Can I start numbering from a different number?

Yes. Set First page number to the number the first page with a header or footer should show.

Does it work with rotated pages?

Yes. Headers and footers are placed upright along the top and bottom of each page as you see it.

Is Header & Footer free?

Yes. It is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermarks added to your files.