# Add a header and footer to a PDF

Add text at the top and bottom of every page: title, date, author or page number.

Open: https://pdfjade.com/add-header-footer

## How to add a header and footer to a PDF

1. Add your PDF.
2. Fill in any of the six boxes.
3. Press Apply and download.

## At a glance

| | |
| --- | --- |
| Where files are processed | In your browser. The file is never uploaded. |
| How long files are kept | Nothing is kept on a server, because nothing is sent to one. |
| Free limits | No caps on files, pages or tasks. Your device's memory is the practical limit. |
| Account | None |
| Price | Free |
| Ads | None |
| Offline option | No app. Works in any current browser, on desktop and phone |

## Private by design

Changes are made on your device, in memory. The original file is untouched and the new one is only created when you press the button.

## Good to know

Use {n} for the current page, {N} for the total and {date} for today's date.

## Questions

### Can I use different text on the first page?

Not in one pass. Split off the first page and treat it separately.

### Does it overwrite existing headers?

No. It adds text on top, so existing headers stay.

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Source: https://pdfjade.com/add-header-footer