Add Header & Footer to PDF

Drag & Drop PDF here

or click to select a file

Apply To

Same settings for all pages

Page Range (e.g., 1-5, 7)

Header Settings ▼

Text

{page}{total}{date}{filename}

Font Size

Color

Alignment

Margin Top

Footer Settings ▼

Text

{page}{total}{date}

Font Size

Color

Alignment

Margin Bottom

Ready to process.

Welcome to Randomly.online's Add Header & Footer to PDF tool, a comprehensive solution designed to enhance your PDF documents directly from your web browser. Whether you are a professional preparing legal documents, a student formatting a thesis, or a business owner organizing invoices, this tool provides the flexibility you need without requiring expensive software or risking data privacy.

Unlike server-side processing tools like Merge PDF, our application runs entirely on your device using advanced JavaScript libraries. This means your sensitive files never leave your computer, ensuring 100% privacy and security, similar to our Protect PDF tool. You can instantly visualize changes with our real-time preview engine, allowing you to fine-tune font sizes, colors, margins, and alignments before finalizing the document.

We support dynamic variables such as automatic page numbering (e.g., "Page 1 of 5"), current dates, and filenames. The interface is built with a focus on usability, offering dark mode support, mobile responsiveness, and high-contrast visuals for accessibility. Start customizing your PDFs today with precision and ease. If you need to make the file smaller after editing, try our Compress PDF tool.

Step 1: Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file into the designated upload area or click to browse your files. The tool will immediately load your document and display thumbnails of all pages at the bottom of the screen.

Step 2: Configure Header & Footer
Use the control panel on the left to add text to the header or footer. You can type static text or use the "chips" to insert dynamic placeholders like {page} for page numbers or {date} for the current date. Adjust the font size, text color, and alignment (Left, Center, Right) to match your document's style.

Step 3: Adjust Margins & Ranges
Use the sliders to control the vertical position of your header and footer. If you only want to apply these settings to specific pages (e.g., skipping the cover page), enter the range in the "Page Range" box (e.g., "2-10").

Step 4: Download
Once you are satisfied with the preview, click the "Apply & Download PDF" button. The tool will process your file instantly and prompt you to save the new version. If you need to combine this with other documents first, check out our Merge PDF tool.

Is my document uploaded to a server? ▼

No. This tool operates entirely client-side. Your PDF file is processed by your web browser using JavaScript. It is never uploaded to any external server, ensuring complete data privacy and security for your sensitive documents. We also offer a secure PDF Viewer for simply reading files.

Can I start page numbering from a specific number? ▼

Currently, the tool automatically calculates page numbers based on the physical pages of the PDF. However, you can use the "Page Range" feature to apply headers/footers only to specific sections, or you can manually type specific numbers if dealing with single pages.

Does this tool support Bates Numbering? ▼

While this tool is perfect for standard page numbering (1, 2, 3) and custom headers, it acts as a lightweight alternative to complex Bates numbering systems. Need to convert the final page to an image? Use our PDF to JPG converter.