Add Bates numbers to PDF

Give pages a consistent reference such as DOC-000001 for document review. Choose the starting sequence and check placement on rotated pages. You are responsible for avoiding duplicate identifiers across separate runs.

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Up to 100 MB per file

Upload the PDF and keep Bates format selected.

Set prefix, suffix, zero-padding width and starting number.

Check placement and identifier uniqueness before sharing.

Prefixes and suffixes accept up to 24 printable ASCII characters each. There is no cross-document numbering database or legal certification. Digital signatures become invalid.

Files are processed in India, virus-scanned, and deleted automatically after one hour.

Common questions

Are leading zeros hidden padding?

No. They are visible characters in the printed page identifier.

Does the sequence continue across uploads?

No. Set the next starting number yourself and check uniqueness.

Can the prefix contain Hindi?

This existing PDF font path supports printable ASCII for Bates labels. Hindi page content is preserved.