How to remove header and footer space from a pdf
- Step 1Note the header and footer heights — In your PDF viewer, estimate the height of the blank header and footer zones in points.
- Step 2Upload the PDF — Add the document to the crop tool.
- Step 3Set top and bottom crop values — Enter the estimated header height as the top crop and footer height as the bottom crop.
- Step 4Download the trimmed PDF — Save and verify the content isn't inadvertently clipped.
Frequently asked questions
Will this remove the header and footer content, or just the space?+
The crop hides everything outside the crop box — if the header or footer text is in the cropped zone, it will be hidden. The underlying data remains in the file.
Can I re-add header and footer space later?+
You can restore the original view by removing the CropBox in Adobe Acrobat. For a permanent removal, use the PDF Flatten tool after cropping.
Does this affect the printed page size?+
Yes — the printable area will be smaller. For print, consider adding a matching page size via the Resize tool instead.
Privacy first
All PDF processing runs locally in your browser using PDF-lib and pdf.js. No file is ever uploaded — only metadata counters are saved for signed-in dashboard stats.