Header & Footer
Add running header and footer text — with page numbers and dates — to every page.
Drop your file hereTap to add your file
or click to choose · nothing leaves your device
Private by design. This tool runs entirely in your browser — your file is processed on your device and is never uploaded to us. How this works
Header & Footer adds a line of text to the top and/or bottom of every page — a document title, a confidentiality note, a date, or a “Page X of Y” counter. It’s the finishing touch that makes a PDF look consistent and professional, especially when it was assembled from several sources.
It runs in your browser, so your file is never uploaded — free, private, with no account and no watermark. Use simple tokens and Ream fills in the page number and date for you.
How it works
Type your header and footer text and Ream centres it at the top and bottom of every page. You can drop in placeholders that fill themselves in: {page} for the current page, {n} for the total number of pages, and {date} for today’s date. So “Page {page} of {n}” becomes “Page 3 of 12”, and it updates on every page automatically.
How to Header & Footer
Add your PDF
Drop the file onto the box above or click to browse. It stays on your device.
Type header and/or footer
Fill in either or both. Use {page}, {n} and {date} where you want them filled in.
Apply & download
Ream stamps every page and gives you the finished PDF.
Placeholders you can use
| Type this | You get |
|---|---|
| {page} | The current page number |
| {n} | The total number of pages |
| {date} | Today’s date |
Example: a footer of “Confidential — Page {page} of {n}” prints the note and the live count on every page.
When you’ll use it
- Adding a document title or reference across every page.
- A “Confidential” or draft note top or bottom.
- A “Page X of Y” counter on a report or contract.
- Dating a document you’re about to send or file.
Need just page numbers with position control? Add Page Numbers is the focused tool for that.
Why choose Ream
Header, footer, or both
Put running text at the top, the bottom, or both, on every page.
Auto page numbers & dates
The {page}, {n} and {date} placeholders fill themselves in.
Runs in your browser
Nothing is uploaded — the file never leaves your device.
Free, no watermark
No account, no watermark, no limits.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add a header or footer to a PDF?
Add the file, type your header and/or footer text, and click. Ream places it on every page.
Can I add page numbers?
Yes — use {page} and {n}, for example “Page {page} of {n}”, and Ream fills in the numbers.
Can I add today’s date?
Yes — include {date} in your text and it’s replaced with the current date.
Will the text scale to my page size?
Yes — the header and footer scale to the page, so they stay legible on both standard pages and oversized scans.
Is my file uploaded?
No. The header and footer are added entirely in your browser.
Is it free?
Yes — free, no sign-up, and no watermark.