Add Header & Footer to PDF
Brand every PDF page with running headers, footers, and Page X of N numbers in seconds, free and instantly offline with no signup required ever, up to 200 pages with centered Helvetica stamping custom start numbers plus running titles and firm footers for reports contracts decks and exhibit sets daily.
Add running headers, footers, and Page X of N numbers to every PDF page — free in your browser.
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Brand every PDF page with running headers, footers, and Page X of N numbers in seconds, free and instantly offline with no signup required ever, up to 200 pages with centered Helvetica stamping custom start numbers plus running titles and firm footers for reports contracts decks and exhibit sets daily.
How header and footer stamping works in seconds: Upload the PDF, type header and footer text, toggle Page X of N numbering with any start number, and download the labeled file. Headers center at the top margin, footers at the bottom in Helvetica 9pt gray. Results appear instantly at $0 cost in your browser.
Why running labels matter for USA documents on 09/22/2026: Unlabeled pages get lost, photocopied out of order, or leaked without attribution. Austin consultants delivering $10,000 strategy reports stamp Confidential on every page as leak deterrence. New York lawyers paginating 150-page exhibits need Page 47 of 152 so judges and clerks stay synchronized.
Page X of N with custom starts: Enable numbering for Page X of N across the run, starting at any number — set 11 when labeling chapter 2 of a larger manual. Chicago firms footer contracts as Page 3 of 28 so missing pages are obvious at signing. Denver nonprofits numbering grant appendices from 41 keep reviewers oriented across merged sets.
Headers, footers, and confidentiality: Headers carry document titles or classification; footers carry firm names, dates, or disclaimers. Miami schools stamp semester and course on every handout so stray pages find their way back. Keep each line under 120 characters so centered text never collides with body content.
Margins and the 200-page cap: Labels sit in 32pt top and bottom margins, safe for standard layouts but tight on full-bleed designs — shorten text there. Runs cap at 200 pages to protect browser memory; split larger manuals, label each half, then merge. Seattle startups labeling 80-slide decks finish in one pass.
Privacy and local processing: The pdf-lib writer loads from CDN but your file never leaves the browser — no upload, logging, or storage. Stamp board packs, medical records, and legal filings freely with zero third-party exposure.
Prospectus and filing discipline: Boston funds labeling $100M prospectuses stamp CUSIP plus Page X of N so scattered pages identify themselves in any pile. Phoenix utilities marking rate filings number from the docket cover, keeping regulators and intervenors synchronized across 400 pages on 09/22/2026.
Script and council workflows: Atlanta studios numbering 110-page scripts restart counts per revision with date footers, so actors never rehearse stale pages. Philadelphia councils publishing minutes footer meeting dates on every sheet — a loose page from March never contaminates Junes record. Dallas engineers stamping submittals add spec-section headers for field lookups.
Where it is used
Austin consultants mark $10,000 confidential reports, Chicago firms footer contracts, Miami schools paginate handouts, Denver nonprofits label grants, Seattle startups number decks, and New York lawyers stamp exhibits Boston funds label $100M prospectuses, San Francisco boards paginate decks, Dallas engineers stamp submittals, Atlanta studios number scripts, Phoenix utilities mark filings, and Philadelphia councils publish minutes.
How to use the Header Footer
- Select PDF — select a file (application/pdf,.pdf) — PDF up to 50 MB. Files never leave your browser..
- Header Text (optional) — enter the value (e.g. Confidential — Q3 Report).
- Footer Text (optional) — enter the value (e.g. Acme Corp).
- Add Page Numbers — enter the value.
- First Page Number — enter the value (e.g. 1).
- Calculate — press the Calculate button to see the result instantly above.
Formula
Header centered at top; footer (+ optional Page X of N) centered at bottom, every page.
Examples
Confidential report
Chapter numbering
Footer only
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will labels cover content?
- They sit in the top/bottom margins (32pt). For full-bleed pages, keep text short so centered labels never collide with body content.
- Can numbering start at a different number?
- Yes — set First Page Number, e.g. 11 when labeling chapter 2 of a manual, and totals adjust accordingly.
- What if I only want a header?
- Leave the footer blank and disable page numbers — the tool stamps just the header line on every page.
- Is my file uploaded anywhere?
- No. The writer library loads from CDN but your file never leaves the browser — no upload, logging, or storage.
- Why the 200-page cap?
- Browser memory safety. Split larger manuals into halves, label each run, then merge the labeled files afterward.
- Which font do labels use?
- Helvetica 9pt gray, centered. A neutral choice that stays legible on print and screen without overwhelming body text.