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Add Header and Footer to PDF

Run add header footer to pdf in your browser. Free, private, no signup — your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server.

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Accepts: .PDF

About this Add Header and Footer to PDF

Add headers and footers to all pages by default, or skip the first page when needed, using our add header footer to pdf tool. Type standard Western/WinAnsi text such as a company name, document title, version, or date. Unsupported Unicode or emoji should show a clear error.

Use {page} for the current page number and {total} for the total page count. Example: "Page {page} of {total}".

Your privacy is the default. Your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server; all processing happens client-side using browser PDF libraries such as pdf-lib and PDF.js where needed. Closing the tab clears the working session from this page; downloaded files remain on your device.

This tool is free to use with no signup required. Large files may be limited by your browser’s memory and device performance. Part of PDF Tools Base, a privacy-first collection of 161 PDF utilities. Bookmark the page for next time, and explore related tools in the footer below.

How to use the Add Header and Footer to PDF tool

  1. Drop your PDF.
  2. Type your header and/or footer text. Use {page} and {total} for page numbers.
  3. Click Process and download.

Why use PDF Tools Base?

100% Browser-Based

Add Header and Footer to PDF processes selected files in your browser. Your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server.

No Server Upload, No Signup

Your selected files are processed locally in your browser. No account, no server upload, no email needed.

No Watermark Ever

Outputs are clean. We never stamp our brand or a paywall watermark on your files.

Free to Use

No accounts and no signup. Use the tool as much as you need within reasonable browser limits.

Works on Every Device

Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android, Chromebook. Any modern browser.

Built on Open Source

Powered by browser-side PDF libraries such as pdf-lib and PDF.js, depending on the operation.

Common uses for add header footer to pdf

Brand every page

Add company name + page numbers.

Document titles

Repeat the title in the header.

Confidentiality footer

"Confidential — internal use only".

Date stamps

Add the date the document was finalised.

Frequently asked questions

Is Add Header and Footer to PDF safe to use?

Yes. Everything happens in your browser. Your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server. Closing the tab clears the working session from this page; downloaded outputs remain on your device until you delete them.

Do I need to register or sign in?

No. No account, no email, no sign-up. Open the page and start using the tool immediately. Free to use, no signup needed.

Is there a watermark on the output?

No. PDF Tools Base never adds a watermark or branding to your output. Your final file is clean — just what you produced from the original.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no fixed limit. Files are processed in your browser, so RAM, page count, and file complexity affect what is feasible. Phones may struggle with large PDFs; try splitting first or use a desktop browser.

Does this work on mobile devices?

Yes. The tool works on all modern mobile browsers: Chrome on Android, Safari on iOS, Firefox, Edge, Brave. The drag-and-drop also accepts files from your phone’s file manager.