# Add Header and Footer

> Add repeated header and footer text to a PDF locally with date, page number, total pages, file name placeholders, alignment, font size, color, margin, and page range controls.

Canonical: https://helpers.aibrush.co/en/add-header-footer

## Supported files

Add Header and Footer accepts standard unencrypted .pdf files.

## Options

Header text and footer text, each optional.

Date, page number, total pages, and file name placeholders.

Left, center, or right alignment with font size, color, and margin.

Apply to all pages or selected page ranges.

## How to add a header and footer to a PDF

1. **Upload PDF** — Upload one PDF and preview the repeated text placement.
2. **Enter text** — Enter header text, footer text, or both.
3. **Insert placeholders** — Insert placeholders for date, page number, total pages, and file name.
4. **Choose and download** — Choose alignment, font size, color, margin, and page range, then download the PDF.

## FAQ

### Which placeholders can I use?

Use {date}, {page}, {pages}, and {filename} in header or footer text.

### Can I add only a header or only a footer?

Yes. Leave either field empty and only the other one is applied.

### Are my PDFs uploaded?

No. Inspection, preview, and export run in your browser.