Add Header and Footer to PDF Online Free
Add header and footer to PDF pages in seconds: titles, dates and Page 1 of 10.
- No upload
- Live preview
- No sign-up
- Page numbers and dates
Add header and footer to PDF documents without opening Word again. Type a title, your company name or CONFIDENTIAL, and insert the page number, date or file name with one click. The preview shows every page, and your file is never uploaded.
How to Add Header and Footer to PDF Files
The footer starts with the file name and page numbers, ready to use.
Choose your PDF
Click Choose PDF file or drop the PDF on the tool above. Every page is selected.
Type the header and footer
Use the Left, Centre and Right boxes. Click a box, then Page number, Total pages, Today's date or File name to insert it.
Add it and download
Click Add header and footer and download the PDF, or open it in the editor.
What Goes in a Header and Footer?
Headers and footers are the quiet lines at the top and bottom of each page. They tell the reader what the document is, who it is from, when it was made and which page they are on, even when a single page is printed or forwarded.
When you add header and footer to PDF files here, you get six spots: left, centre and right at the top and at the bottom. Type plain text, or insert fields that change on each page, such as {page} and {pages} for Page 3 of 12.
The text is added as real, sharp text in a small size and dark grey, and pages turned sideways get it the right way up.
Six positions
Left, centre and right, top and bottom.
Smart fields
Page number, total pages, date, file name.
Your pages
All pages, or skip the cover.
See It on Every Page First
Type in any box and all pages update at once.
Fields You Can Insert
Click a button to add one to the box you are typing in when you add header and footer to PDF pages.
| Type | Shows | |
|---|---|---|
| Page number | {page} | 3 |
| Total pages | {pages} | 12 |
| Today's date | {date} | the date in your language |
| File name | {file} | design-agreement |
| Mixed | Page {page} of {pages} | Page 3 of 12 |
Add Header and Footer to PDF Without Uploading
TickPDF adds the text inside your own browser tab, so contracts, reports and theses never leave your device.
There is no account and no copy on our side.
- 0files uploadedYour PDF stays on your device.
- 0copies keptWe never see your pages.
- 0accounts neededOpen the page and start.
Add Header and Footer to PDF on iPhone, Android or Computer
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Chromebook
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android
Open this page in your phone's browser, choose the PDF, type the text and tap Add header and footer.
It works the same on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook, with nothing to install.
Documents That Need a Header or Footer
Anything that gets printed, shared or filed.
Contracts
CONFIDENTIAL at the top, Page 1 of 8 at the bottom.
Theses and essays
Your name, the title and page numbers.
Reports
Company name and date on every page.
Legal bundles
Case name and numbered pages.
Merged files
One consistent footer across joined documents.
Drafts
The file name and today's date for version control.
Clean, Small and on Every Page
The header and footer are real text, so they print sharp and can be searched.
Tips to Add Header and Footer to PDF Files
- Skip the coverType 2- in the Pages box to leave page 1 clean.
- Merge firstJoin all parts, then add one footer across them.
- Just page numbers?Use Add Page Numbers for more styles.
- Mind existing footersIf a page already has one, use the header instead.
- Dates for drafts{date} shows when this version was made.
- Keep the originalYour original PDF is not changed.
More PDF Tools
They all run in the same private editor.
Add page numbers
Numbers in any corner and style.
Watermark PDF
CONFIDENTIAL across the page.
Merge PDF
Join files first.
Edit PDF Metadata
Set the title and author.
Sign PDF
Sign the document.
Protect PDF
Add a password.
Add Header and Footer to PDF: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what people ask about headers and footers.
How do I add header and footer to PDF?
Choose your PDF at the top of this page. Type text in the Header and Footer boxes, on the left, centre or right, and use the buttons to insert the page number, total pages, date or file name. Then click Add header and footer.
Can I add header and footer to PDF for free?
Yes. The free plan works on PDFs up to 50 pages and 20 MB, with 3 downloads a day, no account and no watermark. TickPDF Pro removes these limits.
Can I add header and footer to PDF online?
Yes. The tool runs in your web browser on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook, with nothing to install. Open your PDF at the top of this page to start.
How do I add header and footer to PDF on my phone?
Open this page in your phone's browser, tap Choose PDF file, type the header and footer and tap Add header and footer. There is no app to install.
Can I add header and footer to PDF without Adobe Acrobat?
Yes. You do not need Acrobat or any other software. The PDF opens in Acrobat, Preview, Chrome and every other PDF reader.
Is it safe to add header and footer to PDF online?
Yes. Your PDF is not uploaded. It is opened and processed inside your browser tab and never sent to our servers, so nobody else sees it. Close the tab and nothing is left behind.
How do I add header and footer to PDF without losing quality?
The header and footer are added as real text on top of each page. Nothing else on the page is changed, so text stays sharp and pictures keep their quality.
What is the easiest way to add header and footer to PDF?
Open the PDF above. The footer already shows the file name and Page 1 of 10, so you can click Add header and footer straight away, or type your own text first.
Ready to Add a Header and Footer?
No account, no upload and no watermark: choose your PDF at the top of this page.
Open the toolTickPDF adds your text on your own device. Choose your file and add header and footer to PDF pages today.