Why should I add header and footer to my PDFs?

This can help include necessary information on every page, i.e., company or project name. If you still want to protect the copyrights, use our “Add Watermark” tool.

Will I be able to password-protect the PDF file after I’ve edited it?

Yes, you will. Just click on the “Protect PDF” tool on the download page to add a password to your document and ensure the maximum security of personal or sensitive information.

Add Header and Footer to PDF

Name: Add Header and Footer to PDF
Brand: PDF Candy
Rating: 4.6 (1088 reviews)

Edit a PDF file in seconds by adding a header and a footer to it.

Select file(s)

or drag & drop

Works anywhere

Insert text from any device - phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. With a stable internet connection, you can update the PDF instantly without installing extra software.

Layout stays intact

PDF Candy ensures that the original document formatting remains untouched while creating headers and footers in PDF. Ideal for academic papers or legal documents.

Customize PDF header and footer

Easily add header and footer with page numbers, titles, dates, or custom notes in just a few clicks - no technical skills necessary.

Share instantly

Once finished, you can create a link or QR code to share the updated version with colleagues or friends. The document stays available for download for up to 7 days.

Secure and private

All uploads are automatically erased from the server within 2 hours and are never shared with third parties.

More tools in one place

Alongside headers and footers, PDF Candy offers over 90 tools - merge pages, add watermarks, rearrange parts, crop, protect with passwords, and more.

How to add a header and a footer to your PDF?

1Drag & drop the document to the browser. Hit “Add File” to upload it from the computer or from Google Drive or Dropbox.

2Insert text for the header and footer, then customize advanced settings like color (black, red, green, blue) and positioning (Left, Center, Right).

3Click the “Apply Changes” button to proceed.

4Press the “Download file” to save the result to the device, share the new PDF with others via URL, QR code, or send it back to cloud storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I add header and footer to my PDFs?	This can help include necessary information on every page, i.e., company or project name. If you still want to protect the copyrights, use our “Add Watermark” tool.
Will I be able to password-protect the PDF file after I’ve edited it?	Yes, you will. Just click on the “Protect PDF” tool on the download page to add a password to your document and ensure the maximum security of personal or sensitive information.