Add Header & Footer to PDF — Free Online
Add header and footer text, the date, and running document numbers to every page of a PDF.
Put an organization name, a document number, the date, or a label at the top and bottom of every page in one go. It gives every page context — which document it belongs to and when it was issued — and makes paperwork look more formal.
How to add a header and footer to a PDF (3 steps)
- Open your PDF file.
- Type the header and/or footer text, and choose whether to add the date or running numbers.
- Apply and download.
What you can add
- Header — left-aligned text such as a company name, a project name, or the word "CONFIDENTIAL".
- Date — on the right side of the header; it is the date the file is created.
- Footer — left-aligned text such as an address, a contact number, or a document code.
- Document number — on the right side of the footer, in the form No. 001, No. 002 … with a starting number you choose.
- Font size — from 8 to 20 (default 11).
Everything is added to every page automatically. Pages that are rotated to landscape get the text in the right corners, just as you see them on screen.
How it differs from Add Page Numbers
The Add Page Numbers tool adds numbers only, with several positions and formats to choose from. This tool focuses on fixed document text, plus the date and a document number. If you need both, run this tool first, then pass the file on to Add Page Numbers.
Good to know
- The header and footer text is placed as a thin image layer so that Thai and other text displays correctly in every PDF reader. That means this added text can't be searched, but the original content of the page stays searchable as before.
- If the original document has text very close to the top or bottom edge, the two may overlap. Check the result before sending it.
FAQ
Can I add a header and a footer at the same time?
Yes. Fill in both fields, or just one of them.
What date is shown?
Today's date, in the top-right corner of every page.
What is a running document number?
A number that goes up by one on each page, useful for numbering the sheets of an attachment, for example.
Can the document number start from something other than 1?
Yes. Enter your own starting number, for example 25, and the pages will read No. 025, No. 026 and so on.
Can I add only a footer?
Yes. Leave the header field empty and don't tick the date option, and only the parts you filled in are added.
Can I change the color or font?
Not at the moment. The text is a single dark gray style, and only the size can be adjusted.