Header & Footer
Add headers and footers to PDF documents. Include page numbers, dates, and custom text.
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About This Tool
Header/Footer lets you stamp repeating text — document title, section refs, page numbers, dates — in the top or bottom margin of every page. Pick content, position, and font size, and choose whether it applies to all pages or a specific range, then preview the stamp across representative pages before committing. Extra line spacing keeps the stamp clear of body content that runs close to the margin.
Finance adds "FY25 — CONFIDENTIAL" to every page of a budget pack. Academics put their course shortcode on lecture PDFs. Printed reports gain running titles without re-exporting from the source app, and combining static text with page numbers covers the two most common document conventions in a single pass.
The stamp is applied locally in your browser; the source file never leaves your device. Free, no account, and instantly professionalizes anything you print — even files that arrive from clients with no margins set aside for a header at all.
Practical guidance before you use Header & Footer
Best for real document workflows
Use Header & Footer when you need a quick browser-based result without creating an account or sending routine documents through an unnecessary upload workflow. Business Documents is a common example: Add company name and page numbers to professional documents.
Privacy and file handling
EasyPDFNex prioritizes local processing in your browser. That means supported PDF operations run on your device, not in a public cloud queue. For sensitive files, review the output before sharing it, close the browser tab after downloading, and avoid processing documents you are not authorized to edit.
Quality checks after processing
After you apply and download, open the result and check page order, text readability, signatures, links, and form fields. If the source file is scanned, encrypted, very large, or damaged, try a related workflow such as page numbers, add watermark, table of contents before repeating the task.
Start with a clean source file whenever possible. For Header & Footer, the first step is usually "Upload Your PDF": Drag and drop your PDF file or click to select the document. This simple preparation step prevents most failed exports, missing pages, and formatting surprises.
Editorial review note
This guidance is maintained by the EasyPDFNex editorial team and reviewed for practical PDF workflow accuracy. Tool pages are written to explain when a feature is useful, what to check before download, and where browser-based processing has limits.
How to Use
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file or click to select the document.
Configure Header/Footer
Enter text for header and footer areas. Add page numbers, dates, or custom text.
Apply and Download
Click Apply to add headers/footers and download your updated PDF.
Use Cases
Business Documents
Add company name and page numbers to professional documents.
Legal Documents
Include case numbers, dates, and page references in legal filings.
Academic Papers
Add running headers with paper title and author name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have different headers on odd and even pages?
Yes, you can configure different content for odd and even pages.
Can I include the current date?
Yes, you can insert dynamic date fields that show the current date.
Can I skip the header/footer on certain pages?
Yes, you can specify which pages should have headers/footers and which should be skipped.