Private by design
All processing happens in your browser. No uploads, no servers, no data retention.
Add Custom Header & Footer to PDF
Insert professional headers and footers into your PDF. Use variables like {page}, {total}, {date}, {filename}. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Drag & drop up to 1 PDF files here, or click to select files
How it works
Add professional headers and footers in four simple steps—fully private, in your browser.
- Upload
Select or drag & drop your PDF (local-only; never leaves your device).
- Configure
Enter header/footer text, choose alignment, margins, font size, and color.
- Select pages
Apply to all pages or only the ones you pick from the preview grid.
- Generate
Create & download the updated PDF instantly.
Tip: Use variables like {page}, {total}, {date}, {filename} to auto-fill values.
Why creators and teams choose PDFToolbox
Built for speed, privacy, and pixel-perfect control—no plugins or sign-ups required.
Fast & reliable
Optimized rendering and PDF writing for snappy previews and exports—even on large files.
Precise controls
Alignment, margins, font size/color, opacity, and dynamic variables for consistent results.
Selective apply
Target all pages or only the ones you pick from thumbnails—no re-uploads needed.
Private & local processing
Add professional headers & footers—fast, private, precise
Align text, set margins, pick fonts and colors, and use smart variables like {page}, {total}, {date}, and {filename}—without uploading files.
No sign-up required Instant in-browser Files never leave your device
What this tool does
This free tool lets you add professional headers and footers to any PDF directly in your browser. Align text left/center/right, set margins, adjust font size and color, and use variables like {page}, {total}, {date}, and {filename}. Nothing is uploaded—processing is local for privacy.
When to use it
- Paginate reports, invoices, school assignments, and manuals.
- Brand documents with file names, dates, or legal disclaimers.
- Add section titles or custom notes to selected pages only.
Privacy & performance
All changes happen on your device. Files never leave your browser, so confidential documents stay private. The editor is optimized for large PDFs, incremental previews, and selective application to specific pages.
Tips for perfect results
- Use
{page}and{total}for numbering like “Page 3 of 12”. - Prefer subtle footer colors (e.g.,
#4B5563) for a professional look. - Increase top/bottom margins if content is close to the page edges.
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