PDF Bates Numbering
Local Processing (Offline Capable)Batch Bates numbering with prefix, suffix, zero-padding, start number, skip-cover toggle, and dual-column mode for 2-up scans. Runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded.
How this tool works (no sign-up needed)
- Upload your file above. Each tool shows whether it runs Local (in your browser) or Cloud (encrypted servers).
- Adjust options, then click the Run / Convert / Process button.
- Wait for progress, then download the result. Use Next tools to continue.
If buttons are not visible, enable JavaScript — the interactive workspace loads in your browser.
Free · Legal ComplianceStamp sequential Bates numbering on legal discovery, exhibits and compliance audits
Supports .pdf,application/pdf
Local — your file is processed in your browser and not uploaded to us. No account needed.
What is it?PDF Bates Numbering is a PDFLean security & privacy tool: Add sequential Bates numbering to documents with custom prefix, start number, zero-padding, and dual-column mode locally without uploading files.
TL;DR: Add sequential Bates numbering to legal, audit, and compliance PDFs with custom prefix, suffix, start number, zero-padding, and skip-cover options. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded and is cleared upon closing the page.
About this tool
Add legal Bates numbering to documents with customizable prefix, suffix, zero-padding, start number, six positions, skip-cover toggle, and dual-column mode for 2-up scans. Everything runs locally in your browser's memory — free, no account required, and files never leave your device.
How to use
Select or drop your PDF document into the workspace
Specify prefix, suffix, starting number, zero-padding digits, and font size
Choose stamp position (six header/footer placements, bottom-right by default) and toggle skip-cover or dual-column mode as needed
Click "Apply Bates Numbering" and download your stamped document
FAQ
What is Bates numbering used for?
Bates numbering is an indexing method widely used in legal, financial, and audit fields to place unique sequential identification numbers (e.g. CASE-000001) on document pages for easy retrieval and verification.
Is it secure for confidential litigation discovery?
Yes. Stamping is processed locally within your browser's private memory sandbox without network transmission, ensuring full confidentiality; files are cleared upon closing the page.
Can I customize prefixes, suffixes, and padding digits for Bates numbering?
Yes. You can customize prefixes (e.g. CASE-), suffixes, starting numbers, zero-padding digits (e.g. 6 digits), and font sizes to meet indexing standards.
Where can numbers be positioned, and are 2-up scans supported?
Supports six standard positions: header left/center/right and footer left/center/right (default bottom-right). For 2-up landscape scans, dual-column mode applies a sequential number to each half-page.
Can I skip the cover page when applying Bates numbering?
Yes. Enabling the "Skip cover" option leaves the first page unstamped and starts sequential numbering from page 2, ideal for bundles with separate cover sheets.