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About Headers & Footers

Consistent headers and footers make documents look professional and carry important context like the document title, date, or page numbers. ILikePdf Headers & Footers adds text to the top or bottom of every page with dynamic fields for the current date, page number, and document title. Font, size, and alignment are fully configurable. The tool applies changes locally, preserving your original file untouched and keeping the whole process private.

How to add headers and footers to a PDF Headers & Footers

Step 1: Upload the PDF you want to annotate.
Step 2: Type header text (appears at the top) and footer text (appears at the bottom).
Step 3: Insert dynamic fields like the date, page numbers, or the document title.
Step 4: Set fonts, sizes, and alignment to match your document style.
Step 5: Apply and download the updated PDF.

Common use cases for Headers & Footers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add headers and footers to my PDF without uploading?

Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device.

What can I insert in headers and footers?

Text, dates (auto-filled or custom), page numbers with "Page X of Y" format, and custom logos or images. Each can have different content for left, centre, and right positions.

Can headers/footers differ between odd and even pages?

Yes. Set separate header/footer content for odd and even pages — useful for book-style or duplex printing layouts.

Do headers and footers appear on every page?

You control the page range. Apply to all pages, a specific range, or skip the first page. Headers and footers are automatically positioned within the page margins.

Does this modify the original PDF?

The tool creates a new PDF with headers and footers baked in. Your original file is never modified unless you choose to overwrite it.

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