# Add Header & Footer to PDF: Arthize vs PDFtk

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/vs/pdftk/add-header-footer-pdf_

To add a header or footer to a PDF, Arthize offers a free, private add header & footer to pdf with no watermark — a focused alternative to PDFtk. Adding a header or footer stamps consistent text — titles, dates, file references — into the top or bottom margin of every page.

## Arthize's add header & footer to pdf vs PDFtk

PDFtk is a command-line PDF toolkit. PDFtk is a free command-line tool for scripted PDF operations.

**Arthize's approach:** Adding a header or footer stamps consistent text — titles, dates, file references — into the top or bottom margin of every page.

- A visual workspace instead of memorising command-line flags.
- 50+ tools live in one workspace, so you don't jump between single-purpose pages.
- Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job — never sold or used to train models.
- Handles conversion, OCR, signing and editing that PDFtk doesn't.

## How to add a header or footer to a PDF with Arthize

Headers and footers stamp repeated text into the page margins.

They are useful for titles, dates and document references.

The stamp is written into the file.

## How to add a header or footer to a PDF with Arthize

1. **Open the tool** — Sign in and open the header/footer tool.
2. **Add your PDF** — Upload the document.
3. **Set the text** — Enter header and footer text and position it.
4. **Download** — Get the stamped PDF.

## FAQ

### Is Arthize a good PDFtk alternative to add a header or footer to a PDF?

Yes. Adding a header or footer stamps consistent text — titles, dates, file references — into the top or bottom margin of every page. Arthize does it free with no watermark and deletes the file after the job. PDFtk is excellent for developers automating simple, repeatable PDF tasks from scripts.

### How do I add a header and footer to a PDF?

Adding a header or footer stamps consistent text — titles, dates, file references — into the top or bottom margin of every page. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### Can I add a date to every page?

Adding a header or footer stamps consistent text — titles, dates, file references — into the top or bottom margin of every page. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.