Bates Numbering for PDF
This Bates numbering tool stamps sequential control numbers on every page for litigation and records work.
Stamp Bates numbers (PREFIX-000001…) on every PDF page for legal document control — free in your browser.
Calculator Inputs
About Bates Numbering
This Bates numbering tool stamps sequential control numbers on every page for litigation and records work.
Upload a PDF, set a prefix and start number, and every page gets a stamp like EXH-000001. Choose any corner. Numbers are zero-padded for clean sorting.
Processing uses the pdf-lib writer loaded from CDN, but your file never leaves the browser.
Where it is used
Legal discovery sets, medical records, audit files, any multi-page production needing unique IDs.
How to use the Bates Numbering
- Select PDF — select a file (application/pdf,.pdf) — PDF up to 50 MB. Files never leave your browser..
- Prefix — enter the value (e.g. EXH).
- Start Number — enter the value (e.g. 1).
- Zero-Padded Digits — enter the value (e.g. 6).
- Stamp Position — enter the value.
- Calculate — press the Calculate button to see the result instantly above.
Formula
Page i gets PREFIX + zero-padded (start + i).
Examples
Example
prefix:EXH
startAt:1
digits:6
position:bottom-right
Result: Stamped PDF (after selecting a PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will stamping cover page content?
- Stamps sit in the margin (36pt). For full-bleed pages, pick the corner with the most whitespace.
- Can I continue numbering across files?
- Yes — set Start Number to continue where the last file ended.