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Add Header and Footer to PDF

Add the same text at the top or bottom of every page.

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About Header and Footer

Header and Footer adds the same line of text to the top or bottom of every page in your PDF. Type your text once and the tool puts it on all pages for you. It works in your browser, so your document stays on your device and is never uploaded to a server.

Use it to add your name and roll number to an assignment, a company name to a report, or a reference number to a set of letters. It is also useful to mark a file as Draft or Confidential, or to add a date before you send a document to a client or office.

How to use Header and Footer

  1. Upload your PDF.
  2. Type the text and choose top, bottom or both.
  3. Download the PDF with the header and footer added.

Why use PDF Hydra

  • Same text on every pageType once and the text appears on all pages of your file.
  • Top or bottomPlace your text as a header, a footer, or both.
  • Good for reportsAdd a name, date, company or reference number to long documents.
  • Private and freeThe tool runs in your browser with no sign-up and no upload.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a header and a footer?

A header is text at the top of each page. A footer is text at the bottom. Both repeat on every page.

Can I add different text to each page?

This tool adds the same text to every page. To add text to one page only, use Edit PDF.

Can I add page numbers in the footer?

For page numbers, use the Number Pages tool. It counts the pages for you and places the numbers where you choose.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. The header and footer are added inside your browser. Your file stays on your device.

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