Will labels cover content?

They sit in the top/bottom margins (32pt). For full-bleed pages, keep text short.

Can numbering start at a different number?

Yes — set First Page Number, e.g. 11 when labeling chapter 2 of a manual.

Add Header & Footer to PDF

This header & footer tool brands every PDF page with running text and page numbers.

Add running headers, footers, and Page X of N numbers to every PDF page — free in your browser.

About Header Footer

This header & footer tool brands every PDF page with running text and page numbers.

Upload a PDF and type a header and/or footer. Enable page numbers for Page X of N numbering starting at any number — handy when labeling one chapter of a larger set.

Processing uses the pdf-lib writer loaded from CDN, but your file never leaves the browser.

Where it is used

Reports marked Confidential, contracts with firm footers, paginating merged documents, handouts.

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

Example

header:Q3 Report

footer:Acme Corp

pageNumbers:true

startAt:1

Result: Labeled PDF (after selecting a PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

Will labels cover content?: They sit in the top/bottom margins (32pt). For full-bleed pages, keep text short.
Can numbering start at a different number?: Yes — set First Page Number, e.g. 11 when labeling chapter 2 of a manual.

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