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Add a header and footer to a PDF — on every page

Repeat a title, date or reference on every page.

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How to add header and footer to PDF in your browser

Give a document a professional finish by repeating a title, date or reference across every page. Set the text, position and size once and it is applied throughout.

  1. 1Upload the PDF.
  2. 2Enter your header and footer text.
  3. 3Choose alignment and font size.
  4. 4Download the finished PDF.

What this add header and footer to PDF tool does

Header, footer or both

Place text at the top, the bottom or both, aligned left, centre or right.

Consistent branding

Repeat a company name or document reference on every page.

Combine with numbering

Add page numbers separately for a complete page furniture set.

Why people use it

  • Free with no account, no email and no watermark
  • Runs in the browser — documents stay on your device
  • Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS
  • Also great for PDF header footer online and add title to every PDF page

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a different header on page one?

Split off the cover page, apply the header to the rest, then merge them back.

Will it overlap existing content?

Adjust the margin so the text sits outside the body area.

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