Headers & Footers
Add repeating header or footer text across every page.
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- No Limits
- Works Offline
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Add repeating text to the top and/or bottom of every page — a document title, date, or company name. Runs locally in your browser.
How to Use Headers & Footers
- 1
Upload your PDF
Click the upload area or drag in the document you want to label.
- 2
Enter text and choose layout
Type your header or footer text, pick left, center, or right alignment for each, and toggle 'Different first page' to keep cover pages clean.
- 3
Apply and download
Your labeled PDF downloads immediately — nothing is uploaded first.
Why Choose PurePDF for Headers & Footers
Nothing leaves your device
Text is drawn locally via WebAssembly — your document is never uploaded.
Applies to every page
No need to add the same text page by page — it's automatic across the document.
Header and footer together
Set both in one pass instead of running the tool twice.
Common Use Cases for Headers & Footers
Brand a report
Add a company name or document title across your pages while keeping the cover page clean.
Date-stamp a document
Add a footer with the date so readers know when it was produced.
Add a reference line
Include a file/case reference in the footer for easy lookup later.
Pro Tips for Headers & Footers
- Use the 'Different first page' toggle to skip headers and footers on cover sheets or title pages.
- Keep header/footer text short — long text can wrap or overlap the page margin.
- Combine with Page Numbers for a complete footer (numbers are a separate tool in v1).
- Add headers/footers after merging so the text is consistent across the combined document.
Frequently Asked Questions About Headers & Footers
Will my PDF file be uploaded to a server?
No — nothing is uploaded. This tool runs entirely in your browser via WebAssembly/JavaScript; your file never leaves your device.
Is there a file-size limit, a usage cap, or a hidden fee?
It's free and unlimited, with no watermark and no forced file-size cap — the only real limit is your own device's memory for very large files.
Do I need to create an account or sign up?
No — no account, email, or sign-up is required for any tool. Just start using it.
Can I use this on my phone (iPhone or Android)?
Yes — it works in any modern mobile browser, no app install needed.
Can I leave the first page blank for a cover page?
Yes, you can enable the 'Different first page' option to skip headers and footers on your cover page while applying them to all subsequent pages.
Can I configure left, center, and right text separately in the header and footer?
Yes, the tool allows independent text inputs for left-aligned, centered, and right-aligned positions across both the top header and bottom footer.