# Header / footer

> Add text in the header or footer of every page. Free header/footer PDF tool — private, no upload, no watermark.

Canonical: https://mypdf.space/tools/header-footer
Last updated: 2026-10-26

## Short answer

Header / footer runs entirely in your browser. Add text in the header or footer of every page. No account, no watermark, and the file never leaves your device.

## About this tool

Add text in the header or footer of every page.

Add text in the header or footer of every page.

Add text in the header or footer of every page. Runs entirely in your browser — no upload, no watermark, no account.

## How to use

1. Open your file for Header / footer (or continue a session).
2. Choose options if the tool offers any.
3. Click Add, then download the result.

## What you need

- A PDF file

## Notes

- Adds overlay marks (numbers, stamps, highlights) — it does not change underlying glyphs.
- Some viewers may flatten appearance differently when printing.

## FAQ

### Does header/footer rewrite existing text?

No. It draws overlay text in the header or footer region on every selected page.

### Can I number pages instead?

Yes — use Page numbers for corner numbering with custom formats.

### Does this upload my PDF?

No. Header and footer text is applied locally.

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