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How to Header & Footer Online

Step-by-step instructions to add custom headers and footers to pdf pages with ZiaSign.

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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.

  1. 1

    Upload your PDF

  2. 2

    Enter header and footer text

  3. 3

    Customize font size and color

  4. 4

    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.

More specific workflows for this tool

Add Header and Footer to PDF for Branding

Insert company name, page numbers, dates, and logos in PDF headers and footers

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Related guides

How to Add Image Online

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How to Add Page Numbers Online

Step-by-step instructions to add page numbers to every page with ZiaSign.

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How to Add Text Online

Step-by-step instructions to add text annotations to pdf pages with ZiaSign.

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Ready 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.

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