Header, Footer & Bates
Local Processing (Offline Capable)Add header/footer text and Bates numbering (prefix + zero-padded numbers) to every page.
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 · LocalHeaders, footers and Bates numbering for legal documents
Supports application/pdf
Variables: {page} = current page, {total} = total pages.
Local — your file is processed in your browser and not uploaded to us. No account needed.
What is it?Header, Footer & Bates is a PDFLean security & privacy tool: Add header/footer text and Bates numbering (prefix + zero-padded numbers) to every page.
TL;DR: Add header/footer text and Bates numbering (prefix + zero-padded numbers) to every page. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded, and closing the page clears it immediately; automatically embeds Noto font subsets for Chinese text.
About this tool
Everything here happens in your browser, so the file you load is the only copy that exists. Add header/footer text and Bates numbering (prefix + zero-padded numbers) to every page. Processing runs locally in your browser's memory — the document is never transmitted, and closing the tab clears it completely. The workflow is deliberately short: load the file, choose the options on the page, run the operation, and save the result. Every choice is applied before the file is written, so re-running with different settings takes seconds. Practical limits apply (see the on-page limits); it pairs well with the related tools linked beside this page when one step is not the whole job. Key facts — Processing: runs entirely in your browser, client-side; Access: free with no account required; File limits: see the on-page limits; Privacy: the file never leaves the device.
How to use
Upload a PDF
Fill header/footer text or enable Bates numbering
Click "Add to PDF" and download
FAQ
Will my file be uploaded?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded, and closing the page clears it immediately.
Are there any limits?
File size limit is ≤ 10MB; standard Helvetica is used for Western text, and Noto font subsets are automatically embedded when Chinese characters are present.
What format does Bates numbering use?
The format is "prefix + 6-digit zero-padded number" (e.g., LAW-000001), incrementing page by page from the starting number.
Can I process multiple files in bulk?
A single tool page handles one task at a time; for bulk work use the Batch Processing workflow and add this tool as a step to run a whole set at once.
Can the processed file be re-edited or adjusted?
The output is a new standard PDF, leaving the original file unchanged; headers, footers, and Bates numbers are drawn into page content, so adjustments can be made by reprocessing the original.