Add consistent context to every PDF page
Running headers and footers help printed or separated pages identify the document they belong to. Add a report name, matter reference, revision date, source filename or page count to the top or bottom of a PDF while keeping the original page order and dimensions.
Use six independent text positions
Enter separate text for the left, center and right positions at both the top and bottom of the page. Empty positions remain untouched. FigureOwl limits each label to its own section and shortens unusually long text so it does not run through neighboring labels.
Insert page, total, date and filename placeholders
Use {page} for a running number, {pages} for the original document page count, {date} for the date shown by your device and {filename} for the selected source filename. A footer such as “Page {page} of {pages}” is expanded separately on each updated page.
Skip a cover and control the running number
Choose the first and last PDF pages that should receive labels. To leave a cover clear, begin on PDF page 2 and start the running number at 1. The tool preserves all pages, including pages outside the selected range.
Keep existing content and selectable text
The header and footer are added as new selectable text. The PDF is not converted into page images, so existing selectable text, vector artwork and image quality are preserved. The tool does not make room around the original content or change the page size.
Check pages with content close to the edge
A header or footer can overlap artwork, crop marks or text already placed near the page edge. Increase the distance from the edge, choose another position or use the PDF crop and resize tools when the original layout needs additional white space. Always review a few representative pages before distribution.
Private processing in your browser
Your PDF is read and updated in browser memory. FigureOwl does not receive, store or inspect the document. Processing speed depends on the file size, page count, document structure and memory available on your device.
Know what this tool does not change
This tool adds plain Helvetica text; it does not reproduce a brand font, insert images, create alternating odd/even layouts or reserve new margins. Adding content changes the PDF, so existing digital signatures may no longer validate. Keep the original signed file when signature validity matters.