Which tokens are supported?

{n} is the source page number, {total} is the document page count, {filename} is the base file name, and {date} is the current date.

Can header and footer align differently?

Yes. Each has its own left, centre, or right alignment.

Can I use different text on different page groups?

One run uses one header and footer template; process separate page ranges in separate copies if wording must differ.

Does the tool reserve blank margin space?

No. It draws over the existing page, so review possible overlap.

Are source pages rasterized?

No. Text labels are added to the existing PDF pages.

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Add Header and Footer to PDF

Add custom headers and footers with page, total, filename and date tokens to selected PDF pages.

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About the Add Header and Footer to PDF

Add Header and Footer PDF draws separate text labels near the top and bottom of selected pages. Each label has independent left, centre, or right alignment, while font size, colour, and edge margin apply to both.

Templates support {n}, {total}, {filename}, and {date} tokens. The tokens resolve separately for each page, and a page-range field can target part of the document rather than every page.

Labels use embedded Helvetica and are added as PDF text without rasterizing the source. The current date is generated at creation time, and long text can overlap page content or extend beyond the available width.

Key features

Independent header and footer templates
Page, total, filename, and current-date tokens
Left, centre, and right alignment
Font-size and colour controls
Adjustable page margin
All pages or selected ranges
Live first-page preview
Vector text output

How to use

1Upload the PDF and enter a header, footer, or both.
2Add supported tokens where dynamic values are needed.
3Choose alignment, font size, colour, and page margin.
4Leave Pages blank for all pages or enter a range.
5Inspect the preview for overlap and create the labelled PDF.

Examples

Label a review draft

Input: Header {filename}, footer Page {n} of {total}, pages 2-12

Output: PDF with labels only on the chosen pages

Frequently asked questions

Which tokens are supported?: {n} is the source page number, {total} is the document page count, {filename} is the base file name, and {date} is the current date.
Can header and footer align differently?: Yes. Each has its own left, centre, or right alignment.
Can I use different text on different page groups?: One run uses one header and footer template; process separate page ranges in separate copies if wording must differ.
Does the tool reserve blank margin space?: No. It draws over the existing page, so review possible overlap.
Are source pages rasterized?: No. Text labels are added to the existing PDF pages.

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