Add a Header or Footer to a PDF Online for Free
Stamp a header, a footer, or page numbers onto every page — no upload, no signup, up to 100 MB.
Your file never leaves your deviceDrag & drop your PDF here
or Max 100 MB · Free · Processed entirely in your browserYour text is drawn on top of each page; the existing content is never changed. Leave both fields blank to add page numbers only.
Adding header & footer in your browser…
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How to Add a Header or Footer to a PDF
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Upload your PDF Drag & drop or browse your PDF.
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Add your text Type a header, a footer, or both — and pick a position.
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Download Save your updated PDF.
Stamp every page, keep the original intact
- Private by designYour PDF is processed on your device and never uploaded.
- InstantNo upload queue — your browser does the work locally.
- Free, no signupNo account, no credit card, no trial that expires.
- Non-destructiveText is layered on top of each page — the existing content stays exactly as it was.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free?
Yes. No signup required.
Is my file safe?
Yes — your PDF is processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded.
What can I add?
A header at the top of every page, a footer at the bottom, or both. You can also turn on page numbers, which appear in the footer as Page X of N.
Can I choose where the text appears?
Yes. Pick left, center, or right, and a small, medium, or large font size. The same setting applies to both the header and footer.
Is the original content changed?
No. Your text is drawn on top of each page; the existing content stays exactly as it was.
Does it work on encrypted PDFs?
If your PDF is password-protected, the new copy is rebuilt without that protection. Keep the original if you need it secured.
Max file size?
100 MB.
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