Add Header & Footer to PDF
Add running headers and footers with page numbers, dates, and custom text. Perfect for reports, contracts, and academic submissions.
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Drop a PDF here or click to select
Header
Footer
10 pt
Placeholders: {page} · {total} · {date}
How to add a header or footer
- Drop your PDF into the box above.
- Enter header text (optional) and/or footer text.
- Use
{page},{total}, or{date}as placeholders. - Choose font, size, color, alignment, and margin.
- Pick which pages (skip the first page for cover-page reports).
- Click Apply header/footer.
Technical limitations
- Header and footer text is drawn on each page as new text — it does not flow with existing content.
- Only standard PDF fonts are supported (Helvetica, Times, Courier).
- Date format is fixed as YYYY-MM-DD; custom date formats are on the roadmap.
- Margins are measured from the page edge. Very tight margins (under 15pt) can collide with existing content.
Frequently asked
What placeholders are supported?
{page}, {total}, and {date}. Anything else is treated as literal text.
Can I have different text in header vs footer?
Yes. Each has its own text and alignment setting.
How do I skip the cover page?
Use "Skip first page" in the Pages dropdown, or specify a custom range like 2-20.