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Add PDF Header & Footer
Add consistent header and footer text to each page. Your files stay on your device during processing.
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About Add PDF Header & Footer
Add reusable header and footer text, such as a title or confidentiality notice, to every page of a PDF.
Headers and footers are useful for document titles, dates, ownership notes and confidentiality labels. Keep the text short enough to fit within the page margins.
What the result contains
A separate result that add consistent header and footer text to each page. The source remains unchanged in the current browser session.
Supported formats
How to use Add PDF Header & Footer
- Choose a source file in a supported format (PDF) and confirm the displayed file details.
- Prepare the available controls for this practical goal: Add a document title to the top of every page
- Run Add PDF Header & Footer and confirm that the new result matches the stated outcome before saving it.
- Check this known constraint before download: Header and footer text is limited to 120 characters each to fit comfortably within page margins If needed, revise the settings and create another version from the retained source.
Practical example
Add a document title to the top of every page. Use a representative source, compare the output with the original, and keep the version that meets the destination's requirements.
When to use Add PDF Header & Footer
- Add a document title to the top of every page
- Apply a confidentiality footer across a shared report
- Label a packet with a consistent header before printing
Important limitations
- Header and footer text is limited to 120 characters each to fit comfortably within page margins
- The same text is applied to every page; per-page customization isn't supported
Troubleshooting Add PDF Header & Footer
The result is different from what you expected
Header and footer text is limited to 120 characters each to fit comfortably within page margins Return to the retained source, adjust the relevant setting and create a fresh result rather than repeatedly processing the output.
Private local processing
The file is processed on this device and is not uploaded to MyFileNest. Closing or refreshing the page clears the active session.
Frequently asked questions
Practical limit: Files up to 25 MB are accepted for guests. Very large dimensions, complex documents or limited device memory can affect browser processing.