Creating a visually appealing and professional header for your website is crucial for enhancing user experience and establishing your brand’s identity. However, finding high-quality Divi header layouts for free can be a challenge, as many are paid or locked behind subscriptions. But worry not! In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the entire process of downloading, uploading, and customizing a free Divi header layout step by step. This tutorial will make the task straightforward, providing you with everything you need to give your website a polished and modern look.

How to Download a Free Divi Header Layout

To download a free Divi header layout, you first need to obtain the header package from Elegant Themes. Start by visiting the Elegant Themes website, then find the Table of Contents and Click on the second option, which is Subscribe to Download for Free. A subscription option will appear as shown in the screenshot below, click the blue color button labeled Download the Layout Kit. A new interface will open, allowing you to choose the folder where you’d like to save the layout. Select your desired folder, and the layout will begin downloading.

Once the download is complete, locate the folder named divi-100-header-ui-kit and unzip it. In the next step, we will proceed with uploading and applying this layout to your Divi theme. Stay tuned for the continuation!

How to Download a Free Divi Header Layout

How to Upload a Free Header Layout to Your Divi Library

In this step, we will guide you through uploading your free header layout to the Divi Library and saving it. Start by ensuring you’re on your WordPress dashboard. From there, click on Divi, as shown in the image below, and then select Divi Library. A new interface, the Divi Library, will appear. At the top of the Divi Gallery, you’ll see two options: Manage Categories and Import & Export. Click on Import & Export.

This action will bring up the Portability interface. Next, click on Import within the Portability window, and then select Choose File. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the divi-100-header-ui-kit in the previous step. Look for the Header Divi Kit.json file and click to upload it (as demonstrated in the screenshot below). Finally, click on the blue button labeled Import Divi Builder Layout to successfully upload your free header layout. Your Divi header layouts should now be imported and ready to use!

How to Upload a Free Header Layout to Your Divi Library 

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In the image below, you can see the result of the upload. If your screen matches the results shown in the images, congratulations! You have successfully uploaded and saved your Divi Header Layout.

In the next step, we will guide you on how to implement it. Stay tuned!

Upload Successful Confirmation

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Implementing the Uploaded Free Header Layout

In this step, we’ll set the uploaded Free Header Layout as the header for all pages of your website. Start by clicking on Divi, and then select Theme Builder, as shown in the screenshot below. This will open the Divi Theme Builder interface.

Next, click on Add Custom Header, and then choose Add From Library. From there, click on Your Saved Layout and select the Header Divi Kit that we uploaded earlier from your PC. Once selected, the Free Header Layout will be applied to all pages of your website.

In the next step, we will walk through how to customize this header.

Implementing the Uploaded Free Header Layout

Customizing Your Free Header Layout

Now we’re going to select and customize our free header layout. Click on the Custom Header edit button, which is shaped like a pen. This will open your page builder, where you’ll find a collection of free premade header layouts, as shown in the image below.

Take your time to browse through these options and select the one that best suits your preferences. For this example, we chose the Green header layout.

Customizing Your Free Header Layout

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Finalizing Your Header Layout

After selecting your preferred header, you’ll want to clean up the remaining headers. Hover your mouse over each header that you wish to delete and press the delete icon button. Delete them one by one until only your favorite header remains.

Once you’ve done this, your header will be ready to use for your website. Just ensure that all your work is saved to avoid losing any changes.

Finalizing Your Header Layout

Final Result

In the images below, you can see the final result of your customized free header layout. The header looks stunning and blends seamlessly with your website’s design. You can easily tailor it to fit your specific needs and style preferences, ensuring it enhances the visual appeal of your website. Enjoy your new, beautifully designed free header!

Final Result

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Conclusion

To conclude, you have successfully transformed your website with a custom Divi header layout by following these detailed steps:

You began by downloading the free header package from Elegant Themes. By subscribing to their download option, you were able to acquire the layout file and save it to your desired folder. Next, you navigated to the Divi Library on your WordPress dashboard and used the Import & Export feature to upload the header layout. You ensured that the file was correctly imported by selecting and uploading the Header Divi Kit.json file.

Once the layout was successfully uploaded, you set it as the default header for all pages using the Divi Theme Builder. You applied the uploaded layout across your site by selecting it from your library. After this, you customized the header by choosing the most suitable premade layout from the options available. You selected your preferred style and edited it to align with your website’s branding and needs.By following these steps, you enhanced your Divi website’s appearance with a professionally designed header that aligns with your brand’s identity, giving your site a fresh and functional look.

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