Reports, contracts and study notes look more professional with a running header or footer. It also helps readers who print the pages and need to keep them in order.
Try it now: Add Header and Footer to PDF
Free, no sign up, and the file stays on your device.
Open Add Header and Footer to PDFHow to add them
- Open Add Header and Footer to PDF and add your file.
- Type text in the left, centre or right box of the header, the footer or both.
- Choose the text size, the distance from the edge and the colour.
- Press Add header and footer and download the new PDF.
Smart words
Type {page} to print the page number, {pages} for the total number of pages and {date} for today's date. For example, Page {page} of {pages} becomes Page 3 of 12.
Tips
- Use a small grey text so it does not disturb the page.
- Use Start from page to skip a cover page.
- Keep the text short so the left, centre and right parts do not touch.
- Only English letters, numbers and common symbols are supported for now.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add only page numbers?
Yes. Leave everything empty except one footer box with {page}. The Add Page Numbers tool also does this with ready styles.
Is my file uploaded?
No. The work happens in your browser, so your file stays on your device.
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