Add header and footer to PDF
Add headers and footers with page numbers, totals, dates and file names to every PDF page. Free, private, no watermark.
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How to: Header & Footer
- Select your PDF files.
- Type text in any of the six positions; use {page}, {total}, {date}, {file}.
- Click Start and download.
Headers and footers give documents a professional finish and context on every page: the document title, "Page 3 of 12", a date or a confidentiality line. FreePDF supports placeholders, so one setting produces the right text for each page.
Common uses
- Add "Page {page} of {total}" to reports and proposals.
- Put the company name and "Confidential" on every page.
- Stamp the print date on records and audit documents.
- Label pages of an exhibit with the file name.
Tips for best results
- Placeholders: {page}, {total}, {date} and {file}.
- Keep headers short so they do not overlap page content.
- For legal numbering across many files, use Bates Numbering.
Professional documents
Consistent headers and footers with titles, dates and page numbers make reports, proposals and legal documents easier to navigate and reference.
Why use FreePDF for Header & Footer?
| FreePDF | Typical upload-based sites | |
|---|---|---|
| Files uploaded to a server | No – processed on your device | Yes |
| Sign-up required | Never | Often for bigger jobs |
| Hourly / daily task limits | None | Common on free plans |
| Watermark on output | Never | Sometimes |
| Works offline after loading | Yes, for most tools | No |
Frequently asked questions
Which placeholders are available?
{page}, {total}, {date} and {file}.
Can I use different text on the left, centre and right?
Yes, set each position separately in the options.
Is Header & Footer really free?
Yes. Every tool on FreePDF is 100% free with no file limits, no sign-up and no watermarks. The site is supported by unobtrusive ads.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. FreePDF processes your files directly in your browser using JavaScript. Your documents never leave your device, so they stay completely private.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. FreePDF works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and Linux.