Add Header & Footer Online Free

Add header and footer text to every PDF page — 100% in your browser. Use {n} and {total} for page numbers.

Upload a PDF for headers & footers

Drop your PDF, enter header and footer text, then apply to all pages.

Drop PDF here

Your files never leave your device — processed locally in your browser.

Professional page margins — no software required.

  1. Step 1

    Upload Your PDF

    Drop your document onto the upload area.

  2. Step 2

    Enter Header & Footer

    Type text for top and bottom margins. Use {n} and {total} in footers.

  3. Step 3

    Download Updated PDF

    Text is added to every page locally — save instantly.

Repeat text on every page — privately and for free.

Repeating Text

Same header and footer on every page automatically.

Page Number Tokens

Use {n} and {total} for dynamic page numbering in footers.

Local Processing

Your PDF never leaves your device.

Free to Use

Add headers and footers to unlimited PDFs.

Fast Apply

Process all pages in seconds in your browser.

No Installation

Works in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.

No Signup

Start immediately — no account needed.

Desktop Version

PDF Champ desktop offers advanced header/footer options.

How to add header and footer to a PDF

  1. Upload your PDF — Drop your document onto the upload area.
  2. Enter header and footer text — Type the text to show at top and bottom of each page.
  3. Click Apply — Text is added locally in your browser.
  4. Download — Save the updated PDF file.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use different text on odd and even pages?

Currently the same header and footer apply to all pages.

Will this overwrite existing content?

Text is drawn in the margin area. Keep headers short to avoid overlapping content.

Is my PDF uploaded?

Never. Processing is 100% in your browser.

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