Add Header, Footer & Page Numbers to PDF Online

Upload your PDF to WhiskFile, use the {page} variable in any header or footer position, choose your number format (decimal, Roman, alphabetic), and click Apply & Download. It's free, works in your browser, and your file never leaves your device.

Yes. Check 'Skip first page' and the cover page will have no header or footer. You can also set a custom start number — for example, start from 0 so the second page shows '1'.

Bates numbering adds sequential document identifiers like DOC-000001, DOC-000002 to every page. Legal professionals use it for discovery, depositions, and court filings. Insert {bates} in any position and configure prefix, suffix, digit padding, and start number.

Yes. Toggle 'Different header/footer for even pages' to configure separate content for odd and even pages. This is ideal for book-style layouts where page numbers appear on the outer edge.

Five formats: decimal (1, 2, 3), lowercase Roman (i, ii, iii), uppercase Roman (I, II, III), lowercase alphabetic (a, b, c), and uppercase alphabetic (A, B, C). Choose the format that matches your document style.

Nine one-click presets: Page X of Y, Confidential, Draft, Legal Brief, Academic, Bates Stamp, Copyright, Date + Page, and Filename. Each preset fills in the header/footer fields — you can customize further after applying.

Yes. Use the {date} variable for the current date or {time} for the current time. Place them in any of the 6 positions — header left/center/right or footer left/center/right.

Six variables: {page} = current page number, {total} = total pages, {date} = today's date, {time} = current time, {filename} = source file name, {bates} = Bates number. Combine them freely — e.g., 'Page {page} of {total}' or '{date} — {filename}'.

No. All processing happens 100% in your browser using pdf-lib. Your file never leaves your device. No account, no signup, no cloud storage — the most private option compared to Sejda, PDF24, or Adobe Acrobat which all upload your files.

Yes. Add multiple files and click Apply & Download. All files are processed with the same header/footer settings and downloaded as a ZIP archive. Bates numbers continue sequentially across files — ideal for legal document sets.

An optional horizontal line drawn between the header/footer and the page content. Choose from 5 thickness options (hairline 0.25pt to heavy 2pt). The line uses the same color as your text and adds a professional, polished look.

No. Since processing happens client-side in your browser, there are no file size limits, no page limits, and no task-per-hour restrictions. Process a 1000-page PDF as easily as a 1-page document.

WhiskFile offers Bates numbering, odd/even page differentiation, 9 presets, 6 dynamic variables, separator lines, bold/italic/color, and batch multi-file — all free, client-side, no limits. Sejda limits you to 50 pages and 3 tasks per hour and uploads your files. PDF24 only adds page numbers (no headers/footers) and uploads to servers.

Yes. Add Header & Footer to PDF on WhiskFile is completely free with no account required. Free users get 7 tasks per day with files up to 50 MB. There are no watermarks on any plan. Pro plans ($4.99/month) unlock unlimited tasks, 500 MB files, batch processing, and API access.

Yes. Add Header & Footer to PDF runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your files are never uploaded to any server — they stay on your device throughout the entire process. No data is transmitted, stored, or accessible to WhiskFile or any third party.

Yes. Add Header & Footer to PDF works on any device with a modern browser — iPhone, Android, iPad, tablets, Chromebooks, and desktop computers. No app download required. The interface adapts to your screen size automatically.

Add Header & Footer to PDF accepts PDF files as input and produces PDF output. The maximum file size is 50 MB on the free plan (500 MB for Pro users). There are no page count limits.