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PDF Header & Footer Overlay
Apply customized headers or footers with page numbers, document titles, and margins locally in your browser.
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Drag & drop or select a PDF file to overlay running headers or footers
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Header & Footer Layout Tip
Use placeholders like [page] and [total] inside your text fields. The overlay engine will automatically substitute them with the current page index and total page count.
Overlay Configurations
Apply overlay to specific pages. Use "all" or numbers/ranges like 2- (from page 2 onwards).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick direct-answer guides about using this utility tool locally and securely.
How do I add running headers and footers to a PDF?
Upload your PDF, enter custom text for the header or footer, choose the text alignment (Left, Center, or Right), specify the margin boundaries, select the font size and color, and click 'Apply'.
Can I apply the header and footer to a specific page range?
Yes, you can configure the page range (e.g., 'all', '2-', or specific page numbers) so the overlay is only added to the relevant sheets.
Will this tool affect the original text or page layout?
No. The tool overlays text elements using transparent layer writing at the page margins, so the original contents are preserved.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server when adding headers or footers?
No, KuberAgent adds headers and footers entirely in your browser, so your document never leaves your device — unlike most tools (Adobe, Smallpdf, PDF24) that upload your file to a server and auto-delete it after 1-2 hours.
Can I add dynamic page numbers like "Page 1 of 10"?
Yes, using variables like {page} for the current page number and {pages} for the total page count, you can create formats like "Page {page} of {pages}" that automatically update for every page.
Can I skip the header or footer on the first page (like a cover page)?
Check if a "Skip First Page" option is available — this is commonly used for title pages, cover pages, or report covers where you don't want header/footer text to appear.
Does adding a header or footer affect the PDF's security or encryption?
No, adding a header or footer is a content update similar to inserting text or a page number — it doesn't weaken or alter any password protection or encryption already applied to your document.
Can I automatically insert the current date in the header or footer?
Yes, using a date variable, the current date is automatically inserted and formatted consistently across every page, which is useful for reports, contracts, or documents that need a "prepared on" reference.
Does this tool work on password-protected PDFs?
You will need to unlock or remove the password first using a PDF unlock tool before adding headers and footers, since the document needs to be editable to overlay new content.