Bates Numbering
Stamp every page with a sequential, zero-padded number and an optional prefix — the numbering convention used in legal document production.
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How it works
- 1Drop in the PDF you need to number.
- 2Set a prefix, starting number, and digit padding.
- 3Download the numbered file.
Questions people ask
What's the difference between this and Add Page Numbers?
Add Page Numbers is built for reader-facing formats like "Page 1 of 12." Bates numbering uses a fixed-width, zero-padded sequential number with an optional prefix (like ABC000001) — the convention used for legal discovery and document production, where every page across a whole case needs a unique, sortable identifier.
Can numbering continue across multiple documents?
Yes — set the starting number for each additional document to continue where the previous one left off, using the same prefix.
Does my file get uploaded anywhere?
No — numbering happens entirely in your browser.
Can I change the position of the number?
Yes — bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right, matching the usual placements used in legal filings.