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Add Header & Footer to PDF
Add dynamic headers and footers with page/date placeholders.
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Stamp consistent headers and footers across all pages with dynamic values like {page}, {total}, and {date}.
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Why use PurePDF for add header & footer to pdf?
Fast, private, and built for everyday workflows. Stamp consistent headers and footers across all pages with dynamic values like {page}, {total}, and {date}.
Works entirely in-browser
PurePDF runs locally so your sensitive documents never leave your device.
Quality stays pristine
Fonts, colors, and layouts are preserved exactly as in your original file.
Switch tasks seamlessly
Send results into compress, sign, or merge tools without awkward exports.
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Add Header & Footer to PDF
Stamp consistent headers and footers across all pages with dynamic values like {page}, {total}, and {date}.
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How to use Add Header & Footer to PDF online
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Upload & configure
Open your PDF and set the options you need for "Add Header & Footer to PDF".
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Check the preview
Compare input and output side by side in the preview before running the full export.
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Process & save
Click the primary action to generate your PDF and continue to the download page.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Add Header & Footer to PDF with PurePDF.
Are my files uploaded to your servers?
Processing for Add Header & Footer to PDF happens locally in your browser. Your document stays on your device unless you use another feature that explicitly uploads files.
Is there a file size limit?
Very large PDFs may be slower or hit browser memory limits. For best results, try smaller files or fewer pages at once.
Will PurePDF add a watermark?
No. Exported PDFs from this tool are not stamped with a PurePDF watermark.
Which browsers work best?
Recent versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari work well. Keep your browser updated.
How to add headers and footers to a PDF
Why headers and footers matter
A header or footer turns a loose set of pages into a document: a title so every printed page is identifiable, a date so readers know which version they hold, a confidentiality notice, or page numbers so a reviewer can say “see page 14”. Adding them in the original application is not always possible when all you have is the PDF.
What you can add
Header & Footer stamps consistent text across your pages, with placeholders that fill in automatically:
- Custom text such as a document title, client name, or “Confidential”.
- {page} and {total} for page numbering like “Page 3 of 12”.
- {date} for the date the document was stamped.
- Left, center, or right alignment, with your choice of font size and color.
Placement and cover pages
The header and footer are applied to every page, placed in the page margins. If your document already has content close to the edge, adjust the margin offset so nothing overlaps, and check the side-by-side preview before exporting. To keep a cover page clean, split it off with Extract Pages, stamp the rest, and merge the two back together.
Runs on your device
Header and footer stamping runs locally in your browser. The PDF is not uploaded to a server, and the exported file carries no PurePDF watermark. Very large PDFs may be slower on older devices because the work happens on your machine.
Related finishing touches
If page numbers are all you need, Add Page Numbers offers more numbering styles and positions. For a visible mark across the whole page rather than in the margin, use Watermark PDF. Long reports also benefit from bookmarks and a generated table of contents.
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