Can I add date and time?
Yes, you can include the current date or a custom date in your text.
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Header & Footer
Centered header at the top and footer at the bottom on every page. One line each, or two lines separated by Enter.
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Add header and footer to PDF online
Add custom text to the top and bottom of every PDF page — titles, dates, file names, or compliance notes. Keeps long documents consistent.
When to use PDF Header & Footer
- Add document title to every page
- Stamp dates on contracts and invoices
- Show file name on shared reports
- Label confidential or draft documents
How it works
- 1Upload your PDF
- 2Type header and footer text
- 3Choose font size and alignment
- 4Download the updated PDF
Before you upload to PDF Header & Footer
Check the file you are about to process, especially when it contains contracts, IDs, invoices, payroll details, legal drafts, school records, or client information. FileLumo is designed for quick no-signup workflows, but the safest document workflow still starts with choosing the right file and keeping an untouched original copy.
- Keep a master copy before editing, compressing, converting, or protecting a document
- Remove pages you do not need to share before uploading sensitive packets
- Use a clear filename for the downloaded result so drafts and final copies do not get mixed up
Privacy, limits, and output quality
Most PDF jobs are simple, but edge cases happen: very large scans, unusual fonts, password-protected files, embedded images, and old PDF versions can change the output. After processing, open the result once before sending it to a client, school, court portal, or upload form. Server-side workflows use TLS in transit and FileLumo automatically deletes temporary server copies after about one hour.
- Use medium or balanced settings first when quality matters more than the smallest possible file
- For strict upload limits, compare the final file size against the portal requirement before submitting
- For confidential documents, review your organization policy before using any third-party online tool
Frequently asked questions
Will it overlap existing content?
Margins are added to keep header and footer in the page edges.
Is this tool free?
Yes, free with no account and no watermark.
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