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PDF Bates Numbering

Add sequential Bates numbers to every page of your PDF. Customize prefix, starting number, and position. Prefixes, start numbers, and positioning per filing rules — local pdf-lib work, unlimited saves.

Runs on pdf-lib

100% Local Browser Native

How to Use the PDF Bates Numbering

1. Upload files

Drop the batch. Processing runs on pdf-lib.

2. Configure number

Set the number options once — one configuration applies to the whole batch.

3. Download results

Files save straight to your device — downloads on local tools are unlimited.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What prefix and numbering can I set?

Custom prefix, starting number, and page position — e.g., ACME-0001 in the footer from page one.

Why do lawyers use Bates numbers?

Courts require unique sequential IDs per page so exhibits are citable — Bates is that standard.

Does it handle thousand-page bundles?

Yes — numbering is sequential math, so large discovery sets process as reliably as small ones.

Is my numbered PDF uploaded anywhere when using PDF Bates Numbering?

No — numbering runs locally in your browser, free with no signup.

Last updated October 2026