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How to Add a Header or Footer to a PDF Online — Free

Headers and footers give PDFs a professional structure — showing document title, company name, date, or page numbers consistently across every page. Here's how to add them without Adobe Acrobat.

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Method 1 — Add Page Numbers as a Footer (Automated)

For page numbers, use the dedicated feature: go to pdfeditor.onl/pdf-studio and use the Page Numbers tool. This automatically stamps a page number on every page in a consistent position — bottom center, bottom right, or top right.

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Method 2 — Add Custom Text Header/Footer via Text Tool

For custom header or footer text (company name, document title, date), use the Text tool. Add the text to the first page in the header or footer area. Then repeat for each subsequent page.

Tip: For a consistent footer across many pages, add the text at the exact same coordinates on every page. Use the same font, size, and position each time.

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Method 3 — Add Header via Watermark Tool

For a header text that appears on every page in a uniform position, use the Watermark tool with a low opacity positioned at the top or bottom of each page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add a header to every page automatically?

The Page Numbers feature applies automatically to all pages. For custom text headers, the current method requires adding text per page.

Can I add both a header and a footer?

Yes. Add the header text in the top area and footer text in the bottom area of each page using the Text tool.

Is this free?

Yes — all PDF Studio tools including Text and Page Numbers are completely free.

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