What does Add Header & Footer do?

It places text in up to six zones on every page: three header positions (left, center, right) and three footer positions. Template variables automatically insert page numbers, total pages, and the current date.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. Processing runs entirely in your browser. Your file stays on your device.

What template variables can I use?

{page} for the current page number, {pages} for the total page count, and {date} for today’s date. Example: “Page {page} of {pages}”.

Can I add a header without a footer, or vice versa?

Yes. Leave any zone empty and it won’t be drawn. Fill only the zones you need.

Can I change the font size?

Yes. Font size is adjustable. The same size applies to all zones.

Does it work with password-protected PDFs?

Yes. You’ll be prompted for the password. Decryption happens locally.

Can I process multiple files at once?

Yes. Batch mode applies the same header/footer configuration to all files.

Add Header & Footer

Add text headers and footers to your PDF pages.

1. Select PDF

Select a PDF file from your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.

2. Configure text

Set header and footer text for left, center, and right positions. Use {page} and {date} variables.

3. Download

Get your PDF with headers and footers on every page.

About Add Header & Footer

How Headers and Footers Work

The tool adds text to six zones on every page: header left, header center, header right, footer left, footer center, and footer right. Type whatever you want in each zone. Template variables — {page}, {pages}, and {date} — get replaced with the current page number, total page count, and today’s date.

OxygenPDF embeds the text directly into the PDF pages using standard fonts. The result looks identical in every viewer. Everything runs in your browser.

When You Need Headers and Footers

Headers and footers add context to every page. They’re expected in professional, legal, and academic documents.

Legal Documents

Case numbers, document titles, and filing dates in the header. Page numbers in the footer. Courts expect both.

Corporate Reports

Company name, report title, and date across the top. “Page X of Y” at the bottom. Standard formatting for board packets and investor materials.

Academic Submissions

Running headers with the paper title and author name. Journals and universities have specific formatting requirements.

Internal Documentation

Version numbers, department names, or “DRAFT” labels that should appear on every page of an internal document.

Template Variables

Three variables are available: {page} inserts the current page number, {pages} inserts the total page count, and {date} inserts today’s date. Combine them however you want — “Page {page} of {pages}” in the footer center is the most common pattern.

Font size and margin distance are adjustable. The margin controls how far headers sit from the top edge and how far footers sit from the bottom.

How It Compares

Header/footer tools vary in how many zones they offer and what template variables they support.

Feature	Adobe Acrobat	Foxit
Six text zones (3 header + 3 footer)
Page number variable
Total pages variable
Date variable
Batch processing	Desktop only	Desktop only
No file upload required	Desktop only	Desktop only
Free to use

Privacy by Architecture

Headers and footers get added entirely in your browser. Your PDF stays on your machine. The output downloads directly. No server involved.