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Custom Headers, Footers & Branding

Add your company logo, custom text, page numbers, and dates to every PDF. Six configurable positions give you full control over your document's professional appearance.

Free tier includes 5 templates with default styling. Pro unlocks full customization.

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Beyond the default header/footer

Browser PDFs add ugly URL headers and date footers that you cannot control. They stamp every page with the file path, print timestamp, and page number in a fixed format that does not match your brand or your document's purpose. You cannot move them, change them, or remove them.

Pretty PDF Pro gives you full control over what appears in your PDF margins. Add what you want, where you want it, or remove headers and footers entirely for a clean, distraction-free document. Every margin box position is independently configurable, so you can mix logos, text, page numbers, and dates in any combination.

Whether you need corporate letterhead, academic citation footers, or a minimal page-number-only layout, you define exactly what each position contains. No more browser-imposed URLs cluttering your professional documents.

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6 configurable positions

Every PDF page has six margin box positions where you can place content. Each position is independently configurable and can contain any combination of logo, custom text, page numbers, dates, source URLs, or nothing at all.

Top-left

The most common position for company logos. Place your brand mark in the top-left corner of every page for consistent, professional branding across the entire document.

Top-center

Ideal for document titles, company names, or chapter headings. Centered text at the top of each page provides clear context for the reader at a glance.

Top-right

A natural spot for dates, version numbers, or confidentiality labels. Top-right content is visible but unobtrusive, keeping important metadata accessible without dominating the header.

Bottom-left

Commonly used for source URLs, department names, or legal disclaimers. Bottom-left content provides reference information without interfering with the main reading flow.

Bottom-center

The classic position for page numbers. Centered at the bottom of each page, page numbers are easy to find and follow the convention used by most printed books and reports.

Bottom-right

An alternative position for page numbers, often paired with a bottom-left source URL. Also used for print dates or document revision identifiers in version-controlled workflows.

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Page number formats

Choose the page number format that fits your document type. Four formats are available, and each can be placed in any of the six margin box positions.

"Page 1 of 5"

The most descriptive format. Readers always know exactly where they are in the document and how many pages remain. Ideal for formal reports, contracts, and any document where total page count matters.

"1/5"

A compact variation that communicates the same information in fewer characters. Works well in narrow margin boxes or when you want page context without the extra words.

Just "1"

Simple sequential numbering with no total count. The cleanest option for documents where total page count is not important, such as meeting notes, quick references, and informal reports.

Roman numerals

Lowercase Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, iv) for front matter, appendices, or academic papers that follow traditional numbering conventions. Pairs well with the Academic template.

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Example configurations

Here are three real-world setups that show how the six positions work together. Each configuration targets a different use case and demonstrates the flexibility of the margin box system.

Corporate Letterhead

Company logo in the top-left, company name in the top-center, and page numbers ("Page 1 of 5") in the bottom-right. The top-right, bottom-left, and bottom-center positions are left empty for a clean, balanced layout. This setup mirrors traditional corporate stationery and gives every PDF the look of an official company document. Pair it with the Corporate template for the full effect.

Academic Citation

Source URL in the bottom-left so the reader can always find the original webpage, page numbers in the bottom-center, and the capture date in the bottom-right. All three top positions are left empty to maximize the content area. This configuration is designed for researchers, students, and academics who need to reference the source material and capture date in every printed copy.

Minimal

Page numbers in the bottom-center only. All other positions are hidden. This is the cleanest possible configuration — the document content gets maximum page real estate with just a small, centered page number at the bottom of each page. Ideal for reading-focused documents, creative writing exports, and any situation where the content should speak for itself without any margin distractions.

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Pro feature

Custom headers, footers, and branding are available on the Pro plan. The free tier gives you a great starting point, and Pro unlocks full margin customization.

The free tier includes 5 professionally designed templates with default styling and generates up to 3 PDFs per month. Each template has its own built-in header and footer defaults that look great out of the box. For most casual users, the free tier is all you need.

The Pro plan unlocks full customization of all six margin box positions. Upload your company logo, add custom text to any position, choose your page number format, insert dates and source URLs, or hide margin content entirely. Pro also includes unlimited PDF generation, all templates, and API access.

If your team needs consistent, branded PDFs across multiple users, Pro is designed for exactly that. Every team member's PDFs carry the same logo, the same header text, and the same professional appearance — no manual configuration required after the initial setup.

Frequently asked questions about custom headers and footers

You can place your company logo in any of the six configurable margin box positions: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right. Most companies place their logo in the top-left or top-center position, but you have complete flexibility. The logo appears on every page of the generated PDF, ensuring consistent branding throughout the document.
Yes. Pretty PDF Pro supports first-page rules that let you configure different header and footer content for the first page versus subsequent pages. You can hide all headers on the first page for a cleaner title page, or display a different header on the first page than on the rest of the document. This is useful for cover pages, letters, and formal reports.
Pretty PDF Pro supports four page number formats: "Page 1 of 5" for formal documents, "1/5" for a compact style, just "1" for minimal numbering, and Roman numerals (i, ii, iii) for front matter or academic papers. You can place page numbers in any of the six margin box positions, though bottom-right and bottom-center are the most common choices.
Yes. Any of the six margin box positions can contain custom text that you define. Common uses include document titles, department names, confidentiality notices, author names, and version numbers. The custom text appears on every page of the PDF, giving you full control over what information is displayed in the margins.
Custom headers, footers, and branding are available exclusively on the Pro plan. The free tier includes 5 built-in templates with default styling and up to 3 PDFs per month, but does not include margin box customization, logo uploads, or configurable page numbers. Upgrading to Pro unlocks all six margin box positions, logo placement, custom text, and all four page number formats.

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