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