Office work
Label a report consistently
Place a report title, department name or reference label in a header or footer.
A useful PDF task, made simple
Header and Footer PDF.
Place headers, footers or page numbers on PDF pages with a live position preview.
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How to header and footer pdf
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Choose your document
Upload one PDF from your device.
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Set up the result
Click a + on the PDF, or choose a position here. Drag the text to fine-tune it.
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Download your file
Save the result and check it before sharing.
Header and Footer PDF
Place headers, footers or page numbers on PDF pages with a live position preview. Choose position, prefix, starting page and number, padding, font and color. Numbers are saved as selectable text. The preview shows placement; review the generated PDF for exact font rendering.
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Practical ways to use this tool
Students
Prepare a structured submission
Choose the pages and placement that suit your submission, keeping cover pages and content margins in mind.
Administration
Check labels before distribution
Preview placement and inspect the downloaded PDF for legible text that does not cover existing page content.
Features and controls
Write in up to six positions
Fill any combination of the three header and three footer positions.
Multiple positions and clearing a slot
Click a plus sign on the PDF or select a position on the map, then write in its text field. Empty positions stay empty. Add text to several positions independently and use the trash button to clear the current one. The live page preview shows the combined result rather than a separate text mockup.
Insert counters, page totals and a date
Mix ordinary text with the available numbering tokens.
Tokens and ordinary text
The Number token uses the configured counter, Page refers to the original PDF page position, and Total pages uses the source document’s count. Insert a date with the Date control. For example, combine a document label with a page/total pattern, then review the text length so it fits without crossing another position.
Choose the position on the page
Click a page position or use the visual top/bottom position map.
Visual placement and typography
Place text at the left, center or right of the header or footer, then drag it on the preview to fine-tune its position. Font, a size slider, color and bold control the appearance. Edge inset sets the distance from the page boundary. Check mixed page sizes so labels do not overlap existing text or leave the page.
Control the numbered page range
Choose the first and last page, with all, odd or even page scope.
Numbering range, mirroring and separators
Open Numbering to set the start and end page; an end value of 0 means the document’s end. Starting at page 2 leaves the cover unlabelled. The starting number is separate from the starting PDF page. Mirroring can swap left/right placement on even pages, and optional header/footer separator lines help divide labels from body content.
Review your finished PDF
Preview the result before downloading and sharing it.
Preview, download and revise
Select Start when the settings are ready. On the result screen, Preview opens the generated PDF and Download saves a separate copy. Back returns to the current workspace; Start over clears it for a new file. Review small text, page edges and page order in the finished copy. A new PDF does not preserve the validity of an existing digital signature.
Supported files & processing
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Open one PDF up to 100 MB and 750 source pages. Protected files need an unlocked copy unless this tool explicitly offers password entry. Large or complex pages can require more memory or reach processing limits even when the file is within these limits.
Processing uses our servers. Source files, temporary files and results are deleted from our servers within 30 minutes after processing finishes. We do not share document contents with third parties or use them to train AI models.
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FAQ
A few useful answers
Know what to expect before you start.
Temporary server processingCan I add an Arabic header or footer to a PDF?
Yes. Use the supported Unicode text and font controls for Arabic or other right-to-left text. Check the generated PDF for shaping, mixed-direction text and overlap with existing content.
Can headers and footers contain several aligned labels?
Yes. Use the left, center and right positions at the top and bottom of the page, for up to six independent labels. Click a plus sign on the PDF or select a position on the map, then enter text. Empty positions stay empty; use the trash button to clear one. Review all labels together in the page preview.
Can I include the page number, total pages and date?
The Number token uses the configured counter, Page refers to the original PDF page position, and Total pages uses the source document’s count. Insert a date with the Date control. For example, combine a document label with a page/total pattern, then review the text length so it fits without crossing another position.
Can I move labels away from existing page content?
Place text at the left, center or right of the header or footer, then drag it on the preview to fine-tune its position. Font, a size slider, color and bold control the appearance. Edge inset sets the distance from the page boundary. Check mixed page sizes so labels do not overlap existing text or leave the page.
Can I skip the cover or number only odd or even pages?
Open Numbering to set the start and end page; an end value of 0 means the document’s end. Starting at page 2 leaves the cover unlabelled. The starting number is separate from the starting PDF page. Mirroring can swap left/right placement on even pages, and optional header/footer separator lines help divide labels from body content.
What are the file and page limits?
Open one PDF up to 100 MB and 750 source pages. Protected files need an unlocked copy unless this tool explicitly offers password entry. Large or complex pages can require more memory or reach processing limits even when the file is within these limits.
Where is my document processed?
This tool uses our servers for processing. Your original file is not overwritten; the result is a separate download. Preview and review the result where available, and download the copy you need before starting over.
