How to Add Header and Footer to PDF for Free

Header and footer are usually used to add additional information like name , title , Page number etc., to a document. These're believed to be the features of professionalism for any document. Do you want to know how to add header and footer to PDF?

When you write a project report, then it's pretty common to add these parameters of ownership to your final PDF file. Let's look at how easy it's to add a header and footer with the help of WPS Office Software. This article will also cover an online solution on "How to add header and footer to PDF "for free.

How to Add Header and Footer to PDF Using Sejda Online PDF editor for Free

Online PDF editors efficiently assist you in resolving PDF-related issues and, more impressively, help you to edit the PDFs.If you're looking for a quick way to add a header and footer to a PDF with just a few clicks, then follow the steps given below:

1-Browse for "Sejda PDF editor Online "in your favorite browser, open the related website, and select “header and footer” from “All Tools” tab.

2-Click on the "Upload PDF files" button to import your concerned PDF file to the tool.

3-When the file opening process is complete, it'll redirect to a new window; here, customize header and footer settings accordingly and press the "Add Header/Footer" button.

4-Wait for the tool to complete the processing and then show the Download pop-up.Hit the "Download" button to start downloading the final file.

Besides Sejda, there are many other tools that can help you add a header and footer to a PDF. Popular choices include Adobe Acrobat, Smallpdf, and WPS Office, depending on whether you want a quick online editor or a full desktop suite.

Take WPS Office as a good example: it is a practical offline option for everyday PDF work. Here is how to add a header and footer with WPS step by step.

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How to Add Header and Footer to PDF Using WPS Office Offline Software for Free

WPS Office software suite, as usual, is also available to assist you in adding a header and footer to a PDF offline. You need to follow the below steps:

1-Launch the WPS Office software on your device to access its first window.

2-Open that PDF in this program to which you want to add the header and footer.

3-After opening the document, click on the “Insert” tab and select "header and footer" from the drop-down menu, select "Add header and footer."

4-In the pop-up window, you can adjust the header and footer settings and set the alignment type, margin and page apply range.

5-You can also see the preview to check the real time effect of the applied settings; this will help you to adjust the header and footer more precisely.

When everything is done, click “Ok.” That is all! Do you get the points? You can also delete or update the header and footer using this software with one click.

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FAQ

1. Can I add Header and Footer for Free in PDF?
Yes. You can add a header and footer to a PDF online or offline. With Sejda’s online PDF editor, upload your file, open the Header and Footer tool, set text such as name, title, or page number, then download the updated PDF. If you prefer working on your computer, open the PDF in WPS Office, go to Insert → Header and Footer, customize the content, and save. Both methods keep your document looking more professional without rebuilding it from scratch.

2. How to add signature in sejda PDF?
In Sejda, open your PDF, choose the Sign tool from All Tools, then draw, type, or upload a signature and place it where you need it. Apply the signature and download the signed file. Sejda is convenient for quick online signing, but if you often need headers, footers, signatures, and other PDF edits together, WPS Office is a strong free all-in-one option for everyday work.

3. How to print Header and Footer in PDF?
First add the header and footer to the PDF (with Sejda online or WPS Office offline), then print the file so those elements appear on every printed page. In most PDF viewers, open Print, confirm the page range and layout, and check the print preview to make sure the header and footer are visible and not cut off by margins. If the preview looks wrong, adjust header/footer position or page margins and print again.

4. How to edit Header and Footer in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC?
In Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, open the PDF, go to Tools → Edit PDF, then choose Header & Footer → Add or Update. Enter or change the header/footer text, set fonts, dates, or page numbers, apply the changes to the selected pages, and save. Acrobat Pro is powerful for professional editing, while Sejda works well for fast online updates, and WPS Office is a free alternative if you want to edit headers, footers, and other PDF details offline in one suite.