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Header & Footer

Add repeated text, dates, or page numbers to selected PDF pages locally in your browser.

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About this tool

Place repeated header or footer text on selected PDF pages without uploading the document.

Choose text, alignment, font, color and margins for a header, footer or both. Known placeholders are resolved separately on every selected page.

Set a page range or skip the first page for a cover sheet. PDFHope adds text to the existing PDF rather than rasterizing its pages. A preview helps you check placement before export.

How it works

How to use this PDF tool

  1. 1

    Choose a PDF.

  2. 2

    Set header and footer text, alignment, font, margins, and page range.

  3. 3

    Preview a page, then create and download the copy.

Features

  • Header and footer switches
  • Left, center and right alignment
  • {page}, {pages} and {date} placeholders
  • Page ranges and skip-first option
  • Local processing

Output and quality

Original PDF page content stays as PDF content; only new text is drawn. Existing certificate-based signatures may become invalid after editing.

Limitations

Adding content can invalidate existing certificate-based digital signatures. Keep the original.

Tips for better results

  • Use {page} of {pages} for clear numbering.
  • Review the preview and downloaded result on rotated pages.
  • Keep the original if it is digitally signed.
Help

Troubleshooting

Why is the text not visible?

Check that its switch is on, the selected page is in range, and the color contrasts with the page.

Why is the text too wide?

Shorten the text or reduce the font size.

Frequently asked questions

What does {page} mean?

It inserts the current page number.

What does {pages} mean?

It inserts the document’s total page count.

What does {date} mean?

It inserts the local date when the PDF is exported.

Can I skip the cover page?

Yes. Enable Skip first page.

Is the file uploaded?

No. This tool processes the PDF in your browser.

Does it flatten the original PDF?

No. It adds new text content without rasterizing the original pages.

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