Add PDF header and footer

Add a header and footer to a PDF

Add centered text at the top, bottom, or both areas of each PDF page. The text can include the current page and total page count, which is useful for reports, handouts, and internal documents.

How to add a header and footer to a pdf

1. Select the PDF.
2. Enter header text, footer text, or both.
3. Insert {page} for the current page and {total} for the page count when needed.
4. Set a font size from 6 to 72.
5. Create the PDF and check that the text does not cover existing content.

Key features of PDF header and footer tool

1. Separate header and footer text
2. Supports {page} and {total} variables
3. Centered placement
4. Font size from 6 to 72
5. Applied across the document
6. Produces a new PDF

Header and footer versus watermark

A header or footer is suited to repeated labels and page information. Use a text watermark when text should appear across the page, or Bates numbering for traceable serial identifiers.

Frequently asked questions about PDF header and footer tool

Can I add only a footer?

Yes. Leave the header field empty and enter only footer text.

How do I display Page 2 of 10?

Use the supported {page} and {total} variables in the text pattern.

Can I choose a custom font or color?

The current interface provides a font-size control but does not offer custom font-family or color fields.

Does the tool change my original file?

The tool creates a new result; the PDF you selected remains unchanged.

Can I use it with a password-protected PDF?

A protected PDF may need to be unlocked before the tool can read or process it.

Will large files take longer?

They can. Processing time depends on the file size, page count, and the work required for each page.