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Add Headers & Footers

Customize your PDFs by adding text, dates, or page numbers to specific pages.

Content Settings

Click an input below, then click a button above to insert auto-updating variables.

Select PDFs

Drag & drop or click to browse

How it Works

Add headers and footers to your PDF pages in 3 simple steps.

01

Upload PDFs

Select the PDF document(s) you wish to customize or drag and drop them to start.

02

Configure Elements

Input custom text in left, center, or right fields. Insert variables like page numbers or dates.

03

Generate PDF

Click "Add Headers & Footers" and download the processed files to your machine instantly.

Why use our Headers & Footers tool?

A professional-grade PDF document customization utility running entirely in your browser.

100% Client-Side Privacy

Your documents never leave your computer. All rendering, text addition, and compilation happen locally.

Dynamic Smart Variables

Easily insert page counts, specific dates, or automated sequence formatting that updates per page.

Precision Layout Settings

Control margin padding, adjust custom text size, pick brand colors, and target custom page ranges.

Left HeaderCenterRight Header
Left FooterPage 1 of 5Right Footer

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding adding headers, footers, and page numbers to PDFs.

Q.Can I add different text to headers and footers?

Yes. You can input custom text or page variables in the left, center, and right positions for both headers (top of page) and footers (bottom of page).

Q.How do I format dynamic page numbers?

You can click the page helpers or insert '{page}' for current page and '{total}' for total pages (e.g. 'Page {page} of {total}') directly inside any text input.

Q.Are my documents uploaded to external servers?

No. All text drawing, formatting, and file exports are compiled entirely inside your browser sandbox. None of your data is sent to external servers.

Q.Can I choose which pages have headers/footers?

Yes. You can toggle between 'All Pages' and 'Custom Range', specifying exact pages or ranges like '1-3, 5, 7-10' to restrict drawing.