Add Headers, Footers & Page Numbers to Any PDF
Stamp dynamic running headers, confidentiality banners, dates, and sequential page counts (Page X of Y) across your PDF pages. 100% private, client-side vector precision with live interactive preview.
Select PDF Document to Customize
Drop your PDF here or click to browse. Configure 6 independent header & footer slots with dynamic macros and live visual preview.
Processed locally in your browser
Zero server upload bottlenecks
Handles 100+ pages smoothly
Vector text & images preserved
No files saved to cloud servers
Ready-Made Templates for Every Document
Choose from industry-standard presets or build custom running headers and footers with pixel precision.
Corporate Executive
Enterprise / Corporate
Academic & Thesis
Universities / Research
Legal & Compliance
Law Firms / NDA
Minimal Page Numbering
General / Clean
Clean Copyright Strip
Publishers / Media
How to Add Headers and Footers to Your PDF
Add running page numbers, confidential stamps, and document headers in under 30 seconds.
Upload Any PDF Document
Select or drop your multi-page PDF document. Works with contracts, eBooks, invoices, thesis papers, and reports of any size.
Customize Slots & Typography
Fill in Left, Center, or Right header and footer text. Use clickable {{page}} and {{date}} smart tags, and customize font, size, and margins.
Instant Vector Download
Preview changes live on the interactive page canvas, then click Stamp & Download. Your crisp, professional PDF downloads in seconds.
Why Professionals Choose GrabMedia Pro
See how our client-side Header & Footer Studio compares to paid desktop software and cloud tools.
| Capabilities | ⚡ GrabMedia Pro | Adobe Acrobat Pro | iLovePDF | Smallpdf |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price / Licensing | 100% Free Forever | $239.88 / year | $48 / year (Limited) | $108 / year |
| Privacy & Security | 100% Client-Side (No Uploads) | Cloud Sync Required | Uploaded to Server | Uploaded to Server |
| 6-Slot Header & Footer Engine | ✓ Left, Center & Right | ✓ Yes | Limited Positions | Limited Positions |
| Dynamic Smart Macros (Page X of Y, Dates) | ✓ 1-Click Macros | Manual Complex Syntax | Basic Only | Basic Only |
| Live Interactive Visual Canvas Preview | ✓ Real-Time 2D Mockup | Static Dialog | Static Thumbnail | No Live Preview |
| Skip Cover Page / Custom Ranges | ✓ Built-in Rules | ✓ Yes | Manual Split Needed | Manual Split Needed |
| Batch Processing & Cloud Import | ✓ Drive & Dropbox | Desktop Only | Paid Tier Only | Paid Tier Only |
Built for Regulated Industries & Demanding Workflows
From Fortune 500 board decks to university research papers, our tool delivers compliant formatting.
Corporate Proposals & Decks
Add company trademarks, confidentiality tags, internal review codes, and date stamps to business proposals and quarterly review decks.
Legal Briefs & Contracts
Stamp attorney-client privilege disclaimers, exhibit numbers, execution dates, and initial boxes across sensitive contracts and court filings.
Academic Theses & Dissertations
Adhere to strict university formatting guidelines with running header titles, chapter labels, and centered running page numbering.
Financial Statements & Audits
Label annual financial records with fiscal year stamps, draft markers, audit trails, and sequential pagination for regulatory filing.
Real Estate & Lease Agreements
Stamp property address references, tenant agreement numbers, and closing dates on multi-page lease deeds and architectural dossiers.
Publishing & Whitepapers
Include copyright notices, author attributions, volume numbers, and publication dates on e-books, research whitepapers, and guides.
Everything You Need to Know
Common questions regarding PDF headers, footers, page numbering, and security.
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