Header & Footer
Stamp a header and/or footer line onto every page.
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Add a PDF header, footer, or both to every page of a document without opening a desktop editor. PDFora places your text as a centered running line at the top or bottom of each page — a document title, a company name, a confidentiality notice, a version stamp. It runs entirely in your browser through local processing, so the report you are labeling never travels across the internet to be labeled.
The controls are deliberately simple. Type the header text, the footer text, or both, and pick a font size that suits the page. The same line then repeats across the whole file, consistent from page one to the last. That consistency is the point: a running header makes a loose printed page traceable back to its document.
There is no signup, no fee, and no cap on how many documents you can process. PDFora never inserts its own branding — the header and footer on your finished file say what you wrote and nothing more. For exported reports, merged files, and scans, it is the fastest route to a professional page.
How to add a header and footer to a PDF online
- Open the header and footer tool on getpdfora.com and select your PDF, or drag it into the drop zone.
- Enter your header text — for example the document title or your organization's name. Leave it blank for footer-only.
- Enter your footer text, such as 'Confidential — Internal Use Only' or a version and date stamp.
- Choose a font size — around 9 to 11 points keeps a running line readable without competing with the body text.
- Apply the change. Your browser stamps the centered header and footer onto every page locally, with no upload.
- Download the finished PDF and spot-check a few pages to confirm the text clears your existing content.
When to use this tool
- Add 'Confidential' footers to board papers and financial statements before they are circulated outside the finance team.
- Put the report title in a running header on a long PDF so readers always know what they are holding, even from page 63.
- Stamp 'Draft — v2.3, 12 July' in the footer of a specification so reviewers stop commenting on last month's version.
- Brand client deliverables with your agency name across the top of every page of a proposal or audit.
- Label scanned records with a case number or archive reference so individual pages can be refiled correctly.
- Mark exam papers or course packs with the institution and term in the header before printing class sets.
Tips for the best results
- Keep the running line short. A header is a label, not a sentence — 'Q2 Sales Review 2026' works better than a full description.
- Check the first page before committing: if your document has a title block near the top edge, a smaller font size prevents the header from crowding it.
- Use the footer for status and the header for identity — title on top, 'Draft' plus the date at the bottom — so each line does one job.
- Add headers and footers last, after merging or deleting pages, so the line appears on every page of the finished file.
- Include a date in version footers rather than just 'final'; there is always a 'final-2', but '12 Jul 2026' settles arguments.
Frequently asked questions
Is my document uploaded when I add a header or footer?
No. The tool runs completely in your browser using local processing. Your PDF never leaves your device, which is exactly what you want when the file is a confidential report.
Can I add only a footer without a header?
Yes. The two are independent — fill in either field or both. Whatever you leave empty is simply not added.
Where is the text placed on the page?
The header is centered at the top of each page and the footer is centered at the bottom. The same line repeats on every page of the document.
Can I change how large the text is?
You can set a custom font size. Smaller sizes around 9 points suit dense documents, while larger ones make a notice like 'CONFIDENTIAL' impossible to miss.
Will PDFora put its own text or logo on my pages?
No. We add nothing beyond what you type. There are no watermarks, no branding, and no signup — the tool is free and unlimited.
Does it work on long documents?
Yes. The header and footer are applied to every page regardless of length, and because processing happens locally there is no upload time even for very large files.