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Free PDF Header & Footer Tool

PDF header & footer editor online free

Add repeating header or footer text to every page of a PDF — a title, company name, or reference number — separate from automatic page numbering. Use the tool below, then download the updated file.

Browser-based header & footer editor

Open a PDF, type the text you want repeated on every page, and download the updated file. This is separate from page numbering — use it for a company name, case number, or document title in the margin.

Your files are handled safely

✔ Processing happens in your browser

✔ Your file is never uploaded to a server

✔ Your files are not stored or saved anywhere

✔ No account or sign-up required

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Why Use It

Common reasons to add a header or footer

Brand every page

Add a company name or document title that repeats across the whole PDF.

Track case or reference numbers

Keep a case number, contract ID, or reference code visible on every page.

Independent of page numbers

Use this alongside — or instead of — the dedicated page numbering tool.

How It Works

Simple 3-step workflow

1. Choose your PDF

Choose the PDF file you want to edit.

2. Enter header and/or footer text

Type the text and choose left, center, or right alignment.

3. Download the updated PDF

Save the file with the new header or footer on every page.

Trust & Organization

Useful for reports, filings, and contracts

A consistent header or footer makes multi-page documents easier to identify once printed or forwarded. Pair it with page numbers or a watermark for a fully labeled document.

FAQ

PDF header & footer questions

How is this different from Add Page Numbers?

Add Page Numbers inserts an auto-incrementing number. This tool adds the same fixed text — like a title or case number — to every page instead.

Can I add both a header and a footer at once?

Yes. Fill in either field, or both, and each is applied independently with its own alignment.

Can I align the text to the left, center, or right?

Yes, the header and footer each have their own alignment setting.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. This runs entirely in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded, and nothing is stored.