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Bates numbering

Stamp sequential, zero-padded identifiers on every page, the legal/B2B standard, privately in your browser.

Files never leave your device · No upload · Free
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How to add Bates numbers

  1. 1

    Add your PDF

    Drop or select the document set you want to number. Nothing is uploaded.

  2. 2

    Set the format

    Choose a prefix, start number, padding and position, and watch the live preview.

  3. 3

    Stamp and download

    Get the Bates-numbered PDF, built on your device.

Why add Bates numbers in your browser?

Document sets that need Bates numbering, legal discovery, contracts, financial records, are exactly the ones you do not want to upload. Numbering them locally keeps the whole set on your device.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bates numbering?+

A sequential identifier stamped on each page, typically a prefix plus a zero-padded number (for example ABC000123), used to reference pages in legal discovery and business records.

Is my file uploaded?+

No. The numbering is applied in your browser, so your documents never leave your device.

Can I control the format?+

Yes, set the prefix, optional suffix, starting number, number of digits (zero-padding), position, font size and color.

Does it work offline?+

Yes. After the first visit it keeps working with no connection, because all processing is local.

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