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Header & Footer — Free

Add custom headers and footers to PDF pages. No signup required. Secure, fast, and free.

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How to Header & Footer

1

Upload your PDF

2

Enter header and footer text

3

Customize font size and color

4

Download the PDF

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can 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.

2Can I include the date in headers?

Yes. Use date placeholders to automatically insert the current date in headers or footers.

3Can 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.

4What placeholders are available?

Page number, total pages, current date, and custom text can all be used as dynamic placeholders.

Why Use ZiaSign's Header & Footer Tool?

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.

Add custom text headers and footers
Include date and page number variables
Customize font size, color, and alignment
Apply to all pages
No watermark on the output

Also known as: add header to pdf · add footer to pdf · pdf header footer online free · custom pdf header

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