Add Header & Footer
Stamp a header and footer line on every page.
Add a text header and/or footer to every page of a PDF — handy for report titles, page labels and document identification. The text is drawn into the page margin and becomes part of the PDF.
Your files are processed locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server, ever.
Tip
Drop your file here or click to browse. Everything is processed on this device — nothing is uploaded.
Quick answers
- What does this tool do?
- Stamp a header and footer line on every page. Add a text header and/or footer to every page of a PDF — handy for report titles, page labels and document identification. The text is drawn into the page margin and becomes part of the PDF..
- Is it free?
- Yes — free and unlimited, with no account required and no watermark on the result.
- What files are supported?
- PDF files, up to 100 MB each.
- Where is my file processed?
- Entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device — nothing is uploaded to a server.
- What are the limitations?
- Plain single-line text only — no images, logos or auto page numbers. Use Add Page Numbers for numbering.
- What happens if processing fails?
- You get a clear message explaining what went wrong and how to fix it (try another file, check the format, or start over). Your original file is never touched.
How to Add Header & Footer
- Upload the PDF.
- Type the header and/or footer text.
- Click "Process" — both are added to every page.
- Download the stamped document.
Frequently asked questions
Common problems and fixes
- The download button does not do anything
Why: some browsers block programmatic downloads after inactivity, or the disk is full.
Fix: allow downloads for this site in the browser settings, then process again — the job itself is instant for small files.
- Pages end up in the wrong order
Why: the selection order differed from the thumbnail order shown on screen.
Fix: re-check the page order in the preview list before running the job; the tool applies exactly what is shown.
- The output file will not open in my viewer
Why: the download was interrupted, or the viewer is very old.
Fix: download again and check the file size matches; if it persists, try a different PDF viewer.
Who uses Add Header & Footer?
- Admin and HR staff — combining scans, forms and letters into one packet — up to 1 file of 100 MB each per job.
- Anyone sharing part of a document — extracting just the pages someone asked for instead of sending the whole file.
- People fixing scans — rotating upside-down or sideways pages before the file goes out to a client.