How to Header & Footer Online
Step-by-step instructions to add custom headers and footers to pdf pages with ZiaSign.
Why this workflow matters
ZiaSign's free header and footer tool lets you add custom text to the top and bottom of every page in your PDF. Include document titles, dates, page numbers, confidentiality notices, or any custom text. Customize font size, color, and alignment. No watermark, no signup.
Step by step
Header & Footer is one of the fastest ways to add custom headers and footers to pdf pages. You can do it without signup.
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Upload your PDF
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Enter header and footer text
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Customize font size and color
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Download the PDF
Frequently asked questions
Can I add different headers to odd and even pages?
Currently, the same header/footer is applied to all pages. Use page number variables for dynamic content.
Can I include the date in headers?
Yes. Use date placeholders to automatically insert the current date in headers or footers.
Can I add a company logo in the header?
Use the 'Add Image to PDF' tool to place a logo image at the top of each page for the same effect.
What placeholders are available?
Page number, total pages, current date, and custom text can all be used as dynamic placeholders.
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Read guideReady to run the actual workflow?
You have the steps. Open the tool, process the file, and then move into the next recommendation if the document still needs cleanup, protection, or conversion.