Header and footer for PDF

How PDF headers and footers work

These steps mirror the workspace higher on this page. They are written as a numbered outline so readers, search engines, and assistants can restate the flow without guessing.

1. 1

   Upload an unprotected PDF

   Choose a PDF from your device. Password-protected or corrupted files are rejected.

2. 2

   Enter header and footer

   Use tokens {page}, {pages}, {date} (UTC YYYY-MM-DD), and {title} (PDF Title, or the file name). Leave a field empty to skip that band.

3. 3

   Align and size

   Each band can sit left, center, or right. Size follows small, medium, or large.

4. 4

   Download

   Every page is stamped. Open the file to confirm the text sits in the margins.

Header and footer for PDF — FAQ

Scoped to this URL. For site-wide questions, use the homepage FAQ.

Can I number pages without a header?

Yes. Leave the header empty and put Page {page} of {pages} in the footer.

Can I skip the cover or use Roman numerals?

Not on this page. Use Page numbers for PDF for a single number per page, Roman numerals, a prefix, and skipped leading pages. Use this tool when you want a running line such as Page {page} of {pages}.

What date is {date}?

The UTC calendar date when the file is processed (YYYY-MM-DD), not the date stored in the PDF metadata.

Are encrypted PDFs supported?

No. Unlock the file first with Unlock PDF, then add a header and footer here.

Will this cover my content?

The stamp is drawn in the top or bottom margin of the visible page box. Tight scans with no white margin may overlap existing text.

Looking for how the whole site works (URLs, accounts, roadmap)? Continue to the questions section on the homepage.

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