PDF Page Numbers & Bates Stamper
Add page numbers or sequential Bates numbers to a PDF · free, no signup
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Free PDF Page Numbers & Bates Numbering Stamper
Legal, medical and large document sets often need every page individually numbered — either simple “Page 3 of 40” style numbers, or Bates numbers, the sequential codes (like ABC000001) used to identify and reference pages in litigation and discovery. Drop in a PDF, choose plain page numbers or a Bates prefix with a starting number and digit padding, pick where the stamp goes on the page, and preview it before downloading.
The PDF is opened, stamped and rebuilt entirely in your browser using client-side PDF editing, so confidential or privileged documents never leave your device. The original text, images and layout are preserved — only the numbering stamp is added.
Key features
Two modes
Simple page numbers or sequential Bates numbers.
Custom prefix and padding
For example ABC000001 with a 6-digit counter.
Position and size
Any corner or centre, adjustable font size.
Private
The PDF is processed locally and never uploaded.
How to use it
- Drop in a PDF file.
- Choose page numbers or Bates numbering.
- Set the prefix, starting number and position.
- Preview and download the stamped PDF.
Worked example
Example
A 120-page discovery set with prefix “SMITH”, start 1, 6 digits → pages stamped SMITH000001 through SMITH000120 in the bottom-right corner.
Who uses this tool
Legal teams and paralegals
Bates-number documents for discovery and court filings.
Administrators
Add simple page numbers to reports and manuals.
Students and researchers
Number a long thesis or bundled document set.
Tips for the best results
- Use a consistent prefix per case or document set for easy reference.
- Pick enough digit padding for the largest set you expect (6 digits covers up to 999,999 pages).
- Keep the stamp in a consistent corner across a whole set of related documents.
- Check the preview on the first and last page before processing the whole file.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Restarting Bates numbers partway through a related set of documents.
- Choosing a font size so large it overlaps existing text.
- Losing track of which prefix was used for which case.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bates numbering?
A method of labelling pages with a unique sequential identifier, used in legal discovery so every page can be referenced precisely.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The file is opened and stamped entirely in your browser using client-side PDF processing.
Can I choose where the numbers go?
Yes — bottom-right, bottom-left, bottom-centre, top-right or top-left.
Does it change the original PDF content?
No, the original pages are kept exactly as they are; only the numbering stamp is added on top.
Can I set a custom starting number?
Yes, for cases where numbering continues from an earlier document set.
Is there a page limit?
It depends on your device's memory; typical documents of hundreds of pages process without issue.