Add Headers, Footers & Page Numbers to Any PDF
Adding a header or footer to a PDF is one of the quickest ways to make a document look professional and organised. Whether you need a company name across the top of every page, a copyright line at the bottom, or automatic page numbers for a long report, this free tool does it in seconds — and because everything runs directly in your browser, your file never leaves your device.
How it works
Upload your PDF, type the header and footer text you want, choose whether to include automatic page numbers, and pick the alignment. The tool stamps the text onto every page while keeping your original content, fonts and layout completely intact. It uses a precise PDF engine to position the text cleanly at the top and bottom margins, so nothing overlaps your existing content.
Common uses
People use headers and footers to brand reports with a company name, add confidentiality notices to contracts, number the pages of a manuscript or thesis, date-stamp meeting minutes, or add a document reference to invoices and statements. Automatic page numbering — shown as "Page X of Y" — is especially useful for printed documents that could otherwise get shuffled out of order.
Private and free
Unlike many online tools that upload your file to a server, this one processes everything locally in your browser using WebAssembly. Your document is never transmitted, stored or seen by anyone. There is no signup, no watermark, no page limit and no cost. It works on any device with a modern browser, including phones and tablets.
Tips for best results
Keep header and footer text concise so it fits neatly within the margins. Use the alignment buttons to place text left, centre or right depending on your layout — centre works well for titles, while right alignment suits page numbers and dates. If you only need page numbers, leave the text fields blank and simply enable the page-number option. The result downloads instantly as a standard PDF that opens in any reader.