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Bates Numbering PDF

Run pdf bates numbering in your browser. Free, private, no signup — your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server.

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About this Bates Numbering PDF

Apply Bates numbering to your PDF with our pdf bates numbering tool. Bates numbers are sequential identifiers commonly used to label pages in legal, eDiscovery, and case-management workflows. This browser tool stamps pages in the uploaded PDF.

Choose a prefix, starting number, digit count, position, color, and optional page range. By default, all pages receive a Bates stamp such as SMITH000001.

Your privacy is the default. Your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server; all processing happens client-side using browser PDF libraries such as pdf-lib and PDF.js where needed. Closing the tab clears the working session from this page; downloaded files remain on your device.

This tool is free to use with no signup required. Large files may be limited by your browser’s memory and device performance. Part of PDF Tools Base, a privacy-first collection of 161 PDF utilities. Bookmark the page for next time, and explore related tools in the footer below.

How to use the Bates Numbering PDF tool

  1. Drop your PDF.
  2. Set the prefix, starting number, and digit count.
  3. Click Process — all pages by default, or the selected page range, are stamped with Bates numbers.
  4. Download the stamped PDF.

Why use PDF Tools Base?

100% Browser-Based

Bates Numbering PDF processes selected files in your browser. Your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server.

No Server Upload, No Signup

Your selected files are processed locally in your browser. No account, no server upload, no email needed.

No Watermark Ever

Outputs are clean. We never stamp our brand or a paywall watermark on your files.

Free to Use

No accounts and no signup. Use the tool as much as you need within reasonable browser limits.

Works on Every Device

Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android, Chromebook. Any modern browser.

Built on Open Source

Powered by browser-side PDF libraries such as pdf-lib and PDF.js, depending on the operation.

Common uses for pdf bates numbering

Legal eDiscovery

Common in legal document productions.

Document production

Add visible IDs to pages in the uploaded PDF.

Audit trails

Track which page of which document a fact came from.

Compliance archives

Add visible page IDs for review and reference.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bates Numbering PDF safe to use?

Yes. Everything happens in your browser. Your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server. Closing the tab clears the working session from this page; downloaded outputs remain on your device until you delete them.

Do I need to register or sign in?

No. No account, no email, no sign-up. Open the page and start using the tool immediately. Free to use, no signup needed.

Is there a watermark on the output?

No. PDF Tools Base never adds a watermark or branding to your output. Your final file is clean — just what you produced from the original.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no fixed limit. Files are processed in your browser, so RAM, page count, and file complexity affect what is feasible. Phones may struggle with large PDFs; try splitting first or use a desktop browser.

Does this work on mobile devices?

Yes. The tool works on all modern mobile browsers: Chrome on Android, Safari on iOS, Firefox, Edge, Brave. The drag-and-drop also accepts files from your phone’s file manager.