Add a header and footer to a PDF
Add a header and footer to a PDF free in your browser. Stamp custom text on the top and bottom of every page, keep files private with no upload, and download.
100% private — files never leave your deviceHow to use
- Open your PDF. Select or drop in the PDF file you want to add a header and footer to. It is read locally on your device.
- Type your header and footer text. Enter the text you want at the top, the bottom, or both. Leave either field blank to skip it.
- Add the header and footer. The tool stamps your text, centered, on the top and bottom of every page in seconds.
- Download the result. Save the finished PDF straight back to your device, ready to share or print.
Features
- 100% private, nothing uploaded. Your PDF is processed entirely in your browser with pdf-lib and never sent to a server, ideal for confidential documents.
- Header, footer, or both. Add text to the top, the bottom, or both at once. Leave a field empty and that area is left untouched.
- Stamps every page automatically. Your text is centered on the top and bottom of every page in one pass, with no manual placement needed.
- Free with no sign-up. Add headers and footers as often as you like with no account, email, watermark, or payment.
- Fast and simple. Open your PDF, type your text, and download in seconds with no settings to wrestle with.
When to use it
- Add a confidentiality line or company name to the footer of a contract before sending it
- Stamp a document title or reference number in the header of a report or proposal
- Put a date or version label on every page of an internal draft
- Add a copyright or author credit to the footer of a handout or manual
- Brand a scanned or exported PDF with a consistent header and footer before sharing
Is it private?
Your PDF is processed locally in your browser and is never uploaded to any server.
Frequently asked questions
Is this header and footer tool free?
Yes. Adding a header and footer to your PDF is completely free, with no sign-up, no account, and no watermark on your file.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Your PDF is processed locally in your browser using pdf-lib and is never uploaded to any server, so it stays private on your device.
What file formats and sizes are supported?
This tool works with PDF files up to about 100 MB. Because everything runs in your browser, very large PDFs are ultimately limited by your device's available memory.
Can I add only a header or only a footer?
Yes. Fill in just the header field, just the footer field, or both. Any field you leave blank is skipped, so only the text you enter is stamped.
Where is the text placed on the page?
Your header text is centered near the top of every page and your footer text is centered near the bottom, in a subtle grey, so it reads clearly without overpowering your content.
Is the header and footer added to every page?
Yes. The text you enter is stamped on every page of the PDF automatically in a single pass.
Do I need to install anything?
No. The tool runs entirely in your web browser, so there is nothing to download or install.
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