Add Bates Numbering to PDF Online – Legal Document Indexing
PDFmuto adds sequential Bates numbers to every page of a PDF in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
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Supported format: PDF
Each page gets a sequential number like ABC-000001. Useful for legal and medical document review.
How to Add Bates Numbers to a PDF
Upload PDF
Drop the document you want to number onto the page.
Set Prefix, Starting Number, and Position
Choose the prefix (like ABC-), the start number, the digit width, and the corner for the stamp.
Apply to All Pages
Every page receives the next number in sequence automatically.
Download Bates-Numbered PDF
Click the button and download your numbered document.
Use for Legal, Medical, or Business Documents
Numbered pages make every sheet uniquely citable: “see page ABC-000123” is unambiguous across a whole case or audit file.
Batch labeling in-browser is free and instant, so even a one-off review set gets professional indexing without desktop software.
Customizable Numbering Format
| Format | Prefix + zero-padded number + suffix |
|---|---|
| Start | Adjustable |
| Positions | Six corners |
| Registration | Not required |
| Upload | None, processed on your device |
Your PDFs never leave your browser
All processing happens locally on your device. Nothing is uploaded to a server, stored, or tracked.
Frequently asked questions
What are Bates numbers?
Sequential reference numbers stamped on each page — traditionally used in legal discovery, medical records, and evidence to identify and cite pages uniquely.
How is the format controlled?
Set a prefix, a suffix, a starting number, and the digit width. For example, ABC-000001, ABC-000002, and so on.
Can I change the number position?
Yes — choose any of the six corners for the stamp.
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