Bates Numbering — Free Online (Legal)

Add sequential Bates numbers to every page (prefix, padding, position). 100% in your browser — free, no sign-up, no upload.

What is Bates numbering?

Bates numbering stamps a unique, sequential identifier (e.g. ABC-000001) on every page — the standard for legal discovery, exhibits, and document production.

Free and private

Runs entirely in your browser with no upload and no page or document limits, unlike tools that gate this behind Acrobat Pro or a subscription.

How to

  1. 1 Choose your PDF.
  2. 2 Set a prefix, starting number, zero-padding, and position.
  3. 3 Click Add Bates numbers and download.

FAQ

Is it free? +

Yes, completely free with no file limits.

Is my data private? +

Yes — this tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files and text are never uploaded.

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