Add Header/Footer
Add customizable headers and footers to your PDF pages
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Supports PDF files up to 100MB
Add professional headers and footers to your PDF documents. ConvertedPDF's header/footer tool lets you add text, page numbers, dates, and images to the top and bottom of every page—perfect for branding, identification, and professional document formatting.
Customize left, center, and right sections independently. Include dynamic elements like page numbers and dates. Style with your choice of fonts and sizes. Apply to all pages or specific page ranges.
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Who Uses This Tool?
Trusted by professionals across industries for their daily document needs
Business Documents
Add company name and logo. Include document titles. Create professional business materials.
Legal Documents
Add case numbers and dates. Include confidentiality notices. Meet legal formatting requirements.
Academic Papers
Add running headers. Include author names. Format per style guide requirements.
Reports
Add report titles and dates. Include department names. Create consistent report formatting.
Books & Manuals
Add chapter titles in headers. Include page numbers. Create professional publication headers.
Contracts
Add contract identifiers. Include dates and version numbers. Create formal contract headers.
How It Works
Get started in three simple steps
Upload PDF
Upload your PDF file to add headers and footers.
Configure Content
Set header and footer content. Choose positions, add dynamic elements, style text.
Apply & Download
Preview, then apply headers/footers and download your formatted PDF.
Powerful Features
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Three-Section Layout
Independent left, center, and right sections for header and footer.
Dynamic Elements
Auto-updating page numbers, total pages, and dates.
Text Formatting
Custom fonts, sizes, colors, and styles.
Image Support
Add logos or images in header/footer.
Page Selection
Apply to all pages, odd/even, or custom ranges.
Margin Control
Adjust distance from page edges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
Can I add different headers on odd and even pages?
Yes, configure separate headers/footers for odd and even pages—common for book formatting.
How do I add page numbers?
Use the page number placeholder {page} and optionally {total} for "Page X of Y" format.
Can I skip the first page?
Yes, exclude the first page (title/cover) or any pages you specify from receiving headers/footers.
Will this affect existing headers?
New headers/footers are added to the margins. If the document has existing headers, they may overlap.
Can I add my company logo?
Yes, upload a logo image and position it in the header or footer.
What date formats are available?
Multiple formats: MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, Month DD, YYYY, and more.
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