Add Header & Footer to PDF (Free, Private, No Upload)
Headers and footers are essential elements that transform plain PDFs into professional, polished documents by adding consistent text at the top or bottom of every page. This tool lets you customize your documents with custom headers and footers without sending files to any server, processing everything directly in your browser to maintain complete privacy. Whether you need to add document titles, company names, dates, version numbers, confidential markings, or any other repeating information, this tool makes it simple and secure. Headers are particularly useful for displaying report titles, department names, or project identifiers that help readers quickly understand what they're viewing, while footers commonly contain copyright notices, page references, or document revision dates. The tool is invaluable in business settings where professional presentation matters, such as adding company branding to proposals, marking contracts with legal disclaimers, stamping confidential documents with security classifications, or labeling draft reports with version information to prevent confusion. Students can use it to add course information and assignment titles to submissions, researchers can include study identifiers on data reports, and legal professionals can add case numbers or client references to court filings. Unlike desktop software that requires installation and often costs money, this browser-based tool works instantly on any device and processes files locally so sensitive business documents, legal papers, or personal information never leaves your computer. You can customize the text content, choose alignment options including left, center, or right positioning, and apply headers or footers to all pages or specific page ranges. The tool preserves all original document content, fonts, and formatting while seamlessly adding your custom text in a standard, professional font that ensures compatibility across all PDF readers and platforms. Whether you're preparing documents for distribution, archiving files with proper identification, or simply organizing your digital paperwork, adding headers and footers helps create a consistent, professional appearance that makes documents easier to navigate and manage.
- Click Choose PDF to open your file.
- Enter header and footer text and choose alignment.
- Press Save PDF to download the updated document.
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FAQ
Can I use dynamic fields?
Currently the tool supports static text only, allowing you to enter any custom content you need such as company names, document titles, or confidential markings. While automatic page numbers or dates are not yet supported, you can manually type any text including version numbers, dates, or other information that you want to appear consistently across your document.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No, all header and footer operations happen entirely in your browser using JavaScript, which means your PDF files never get uploaded to any server or cloud service. This ensures complete privacy for sensitive documents like confidential business reports, legal contracts, or personal correspondence that you're adding professional headers or footers to.
Can I apply to specific pages?
Yes, the tool allows you to set specific page ranges so you can add headers or footers to particular sections of your document while leaving others untouched, or apply them universally to all pages. This flexibility is useful when you want to exclude title pages or appendices from header treatment while applying consistent branding to the main body.
Does it support different fonts?
The tool uses standard PDF fonts to ensure maximum compatibility across all PDF readers, operating systems, and devices. While custom font selection isn't currently available, the standard fonts provide a clean, professional appearance that displays correctly whether documents are viewed on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android systems.
Will existing headers be replaced?
New headers and footers are added as overlay content on top of existing page elements rather than replacing them, so if your PDF already contains header text you'll need to remove it separately before adding new headers. This additive approach ensures the tool never accidentally deletes important content from your original document.