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Edit PDFs like a Word document: text, tables, images, links and comments.
Add header & footer
Add a header and footer to your PDF with left, centre and right text. Page numbers, the page count, the date and the file name fill in automatically.
Choose a file to get started. It is processed on your device and never uploaded.
What you can do
- Left, centre and right text at the top and bottom of every page
- Automatic page numbers, page count, date, file name and title
- Choose the font, size, colour and distance from the edge
- Leave a cover page blank and start numbering where you like
- Handles rotated pages and every language the bundled fonts cover
How to use Add header & footer
- Choose one or more PDFs.
- Type your header and footer text — use {page} and {pages} for “Page 1 of 10”.
- Add them to every page and download the result.
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Add header & footer: questions and answers
Is Add header & footer free?
Yes. Add header & footer is free to use in your browser, with no account, no subscription and no watermark.
Are my files uploaded?
No. pdf-m8 processes documents in your browser, on your own device. Files are never sent to a server, so confidential documents stay private.
Does Add header & footer work on my phone?
Yes. pdf-m8 works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers, and can be installed to work offline.