Header & Footer · 3 min read

How to Add a Header to a PDF Online — Free Tool

Adding a header to a PDF gives it a professional look and makes it easy to identify documents in a stack. You can add company names, document titles, dates, or any custom text to the top of every page — for free in your browser.

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Step 1 — Open the Header & Footer Tool

Go to pdfeditor.onl/header-footer. No account or installation required.

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Step 2 — Upload Your PDF

Upload your PDF. It is processed locally in your browser — nothing is sent to a server.

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Step 3 — Set Your Header Text

Enter your header text in the left, center, or right header zones. You can use smart tokens like {page} for the current page number, {date} for today's date, or {title} for the document title. Set font size and margins.

Tip: A common professional header format is: Company Name (left) | Document Title (center) | Date (right). Use the three text zones to achieve this layout.

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Step 4 — Apply and Download

Click Apply to All Pages and download your PDF. The header is permanently embedded into every page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add both a header and a footer at the same time?

Yes. The Header & Footer tool has separate zones for header (top) and footer (bottom). Fill in whichever zones you need — or both simultaneously.

Can I use the page number in the header?

Yes. Use the {page} token in any header zone and it will be replaced with the actual page number on each page.

Does the header appear on the first page (cover page)?

By default, yes. There is an option to skip the first page if your document has a cover page that should not have a header.

Is adding a header to a PDF free?

Yes — 100% free at pdfeditor.onl/header-footer with no account or upload to external servers.

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