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Bates numbering

Apply Bates numbers (sequential legal identifiers with prefixes) across one or many PDFs. Client-side.

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100% private: this tool runs entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device — nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored.

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How to bates numbering

Apply Bates numbers (sequential legal identifiers with prefixes) across one or many PDFs. Client-side. To use Bates numbering: 1) add your files by dragging them in or clicking to browse, 2) adjust the edit options, 3) download your result — done in seconds. It's free, needs no signup, and most tools run right in your browser so your files never leave your device.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bates numbering free to use?
Yes. Bates numbering is free to use. It's free, needs no signup, and most tools run right in your browser so your files never leave your device.
Are my files safe and private?
Completely. Bates numbering processes your file directly in your browser, so it is never uploaded to any server.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Bates numbering works in any modern web browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android — nothing to install.
Can I process more than one file at once?
Yes, you can add several files and Bates numbering will handle them together.

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