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Bates numbering
Add Bates numbers that run on across all your PDFs, with a log of each file's range. Free, and your files never leave your device.
How it works
- 1Add your PDFs in orderUp to 20 PDFs. Drag them into the order the numbers should run.
- 2Set the prefix and digitsFor example ABC and 6 digits: ABC000001. Pick the corner.
- 3Add Bates numbersDownload all as a ZIP and copy the log of each file's first and last number.
Questions
What is Bates numbering?
A unique number on every page of a set of documents, like ABC000001, ABC000002 …, so each page can be found and cited exactly. Law and finance offices use it for document productions.
How do I add Bates numbers to PDFs?
Add your PDFs, drag them into order, set the prefix and digits, and press Add Bates numbers. Download all as a ZIP.
Do the numbers continue across files?
Yes. They run on through the PDFs in the order shown: if the first file ends at ABC000012, the next starts at ABC000013.
Can I set a prefix, digits and suffix?
Yes: any prefix and suffix, 1 to 12 digits (zero-padded), and any starting number.
What is the log?
A list of each file with its first and last Bates number and its page count. Copy it, or save it as a .csv file for a spreadsheet.
Can the files be named by their Bates range?
Yes. Turn on "Name files by their range" to get names like ABC000001-ABC000012.pdf.
Is it accepted by courts?
Bates numbers are added exactly as you set them. Check the rules of your court, agency or firm for the format they need.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser. Your PDFs, your text, names and pictures are never uploaded.