Header & Footer Online

Add the same header and footer text to every page of a PDF – free, private and mobile-friendly.

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About Header & Footer

Quick answer

Header & Footer adds recurring text in supported page positions. Select the PDF, enter supported header or footer text, configure placement and save. Check margins, overlap, long text, page scope and mixed orientations.

iLikePDF's Header & Footer tool lets you add the same header and footer text to every page of a PDF – free and without any software. It is a good fit for add a document title or reference number to every page, mark 'Internal use only' in the footer and show a version label on printed copies. You may also know it as header & footer online, free header & footer.

Everything happens in your browser: your files are not uploaded to our servers. It is private by design, quick to use and mobile-friendly.

Full walkthrough: How to Add a Header and Footer to a PDF Without Overlaps

Conceptual illustration of the Header & Footer workflow: select a file, set options and download the result
Header & Footer: conceptual illustration of the workflow, not a screenshot.

How to Use Header & Footer

  1. Choose the PDF.
  2. Type the header text, the footer text, or both.
  3. Select Apply Header & Footer.
  4. Check that the text does not collide with margins or existing running heads.

Before & After

Before using Header & Footer - your original file(s)

Before (Your original file(s))

  • Files as you have them
  • Nothing has been changed yet
After using Header & Footer - new result file

After (New result file)

  • A new file downloads to your device
  • Your original stays untouched

Conceptual illustration, not a screenshot.

Supported Input and Output

Header & Footer Features

  • ✅ 100% free – no payment, no sign-up, no watermark.
  • ✅ No software – header & footer online straight in your browser.
  • ✅ Private by design – your file is processed on your device, not uploaded to our servers.
  • ✅ Original kept – a new file is created.
  • ✅ Works on mobile and desktop – Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac.

Who Should Use Header & Footer?

  • Students – Combine, split and organise notes, assignments and study material.
  • Job Seekers – Put resumes, certificates and ID proofs in the order a form expects.
  • Professionals – Prepare contracts, reports and invoices for sharing.
  • Small Businesses – Send clean, ordered documents to customers and suppliers.
  • General Users – Keep personal papers tidy and easy to share.

Use Cases and Output Checks

Common uses

  • Add a document title or reference number to every page.
  • Mark 'Internal use only' in the footer.
  • Show a version label on printed copies.

Check the output

  • Text appears on every page and stays inside the page.
  • It does not overlap existing header or footer text.
  • Spelling is correct.

Limitations and Troubleshooting

  • The same text repeats on each page; there are no page-number or date variables.
  • Position and style are fixed.
  • Long text can run past the page edge.

Common problems

Accepted inputOne PDF (.pdf).
TextA header, a footer, or both. Basic Latin characters only.
Style10 pt grey, centred; header 25 units from the top, footer 20 units from the bottom.
OutputA PDF named header-footer-.pdf.
File handlingThe processing code runs in your browser. The page loads the pdf-lib library from the unpkg CDN when it opens; the tool code does not send your PDF to a server.
ProblemWhat to try
Text overlaps contentKeep the text short, or leave one of the two fields empty.
An error appearsRemove non-Latin characters.
ToolPage NumbersToolWatermark PDFToolMerge PDFGuideHow to Add a Header and Footer to a PDF Without OverlapsGuideHow to Organize PDF Files: Merge, Split & Rotate

Quick Summary

FeatureDetails
Tool nameHeader & Footer
Cost100% free
Software requiredNo
File uploadNo – processed in your browser
Supported devicesMobile & desktop
Best forAdd a document title or reference number to every page

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Disclaimer

Header & Footer is for personal and educational use. Check your local laws and your organisation's rules before you process copyrighted or sensitive documents. Results depend on your file and browser, so always check the output before you use it.

FAQs – Header & Footer

1. Header & Footer kaise use karein?

Apni file select karein, settings check karein aur “Apply Header & Footer” button dabayein. Result neeche dikhega; phir Download par tap karein.

2. Kya Header & Footer free hai?

Haan, iLikePDF ka Header & Footer tool bilkul free hai. Koi payment ya signup nahi chahiye.

3. Kya main mobile se Header & Footer use kar sakta hoon?

Haan, yeh tool mobile-friendly hai. Aap Android ya iPhone ke browser se bhi Header & Footer use kar sakte hain.

4. Kya meri file upload hoti hai?

Nahi. Yeh tool aapke browser me chalta hai; aapki file iLikePDF ke server par upload nahi hoti. (Kuch features ek helper library CDN se load karte hain, lekin aapki file unme nahi jaati.)

5. What does Header & Footer do?

Header & Footer adds recurring text in supported page positions. Use it when the required result matches this operation; keep a separate copy of the source.

6. How do I use Header & Footer online?

Select the PDF, enter supported header or footer text, configure placement and save. Open the downloaded result before sending it to someone else.

7. Which source should I prepare for Header & Footer?

Prepare the PDF and concise header or footer wording. Start with a file that opens correctly in its usual viewer. A renamed extension does not convert the underlying format.

8. What should I check in the Header & Footer output?

Check margins, overlap, long text, page scope and mixed orientations. Keep the original until the result has passed these checks.

9. How is a footer different from a watermark?

A footer usually sits in a page margin; a watermark may sit across the page. Choose the marking that communicates your purpose without obscuring content.

10. Can I insert automatic page numbers here?

Only if this tool offers numbering fields. Otherwise use the dedicated Page Numbers tool and check for overlapping placements.

11. Can I use a different header on the first page?

That requires page-specific controls. If unavailable, prepare separate sections and combine them after careful review.

12. Will the header change the original text layout?

Many PDF tools add overlay text rather than reflow the document. Leave adequate blank margins and verify that existing content remains readable.

13. Can I add a date automatically?

Use an automatic date field only if supported. Otherwise enter the intended date explicitly and verify it before sharing.

14. Why is my long header clipped?

The text may exceed the available page width. Shorten it or reduce its size using supported controls instead of relying on automatic wrapping.

15. Can a header remove confidential information?

No. Adding text does not remove underlying content or metadata. Use a proper removal workflow when confidentiality requires it.

16. Should headers be added before merging?

For a consistent label across a final bundle, merging first is often simpler. Check whether individual source documents already contain their own headings.

17. Why might Header & Footer fail on a large file?

Documents with narrow margins can leave little room for added page text. Close unnecessary tabs and test a smaller non-confidential sample to separate a file-specific problem from a browser problem.

18. When is Header & Footer useful?

Add a report name, reference label or recurring document note. Confirm the recipient’s requirements before preparing the final version.

19. What can I do after using Header & Footer?

Related next steps include Page Numbers, Watermark PDF, Merge PDF. Choose one only when you need that additional operation. Review the a PDF with recurring page text before applying another change, and retain your source copy.