Add Headers & Footers to PDF - Page, Date, Filename

Add custom headers and footers to every page of your PDF. Insert page numbers, dates, filenames, and custom text in 6 positions with variable substitution.

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Instant Processing

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Features

6 text positions: header and footer left, center, and right

Variable substitution: {page}, {pages}, {date}, {filename}

Adjustable font size from 6 to 18 points

Option to skip the first page

Processed entirely in your browser

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How It Looks

Before

With Headers & Footers

How It Works

Upload your PDF document

Enter text for any of the 6 header/footer positions

Use variables like {page} and {date} for dynamic content

Click Apply Changes to add headers and footers, then download

Common Use Cases

Adding page numbers and document titles to reports

Inserting confidential notices in footers

Adding dates and version numbers to drafts

Branding documents with company names in headers

Preparing documents for professional printing

Frequently Asked Questions

What variables can I use?

{page} inserts the current page number, {pages} inserts the total page count, {date} inserts today's date, and {filename} inserts the PDF filename. You can combine them freely, e.g. 'Page {page} of {pages}'.