Add Bates numbers to PDF

Add Bates numbers to a PDF

Add a consistent identifier to selected PDF pages using a configurable prefix, starting number, digit count, suffix, position, and font size. Bates numbering is useful when legal, administrative, or review files need page-level references that remain easy to cite.

How to add bates numbers to a pdf

1. Select the PDF file.
2. Enter the page ranges to number.
3. Set the prefix, starting number, number of digits, and suffix.
4. Choose one of the six positions and set the font size from 6 to 72.
5. Run the tool, download the new PDF, and check the identifiers.

Key features of Bates numbering tool

1. Numbers selected pages only
2. Starting value can be zero or higher
3. Digit count from 1 to 12
4. Top or bottom placement with left, center, or right alignment
5. Optional prefix and suffix
6. Font size control from 6 to 72

Bates numbers versus page numbers

Bates identifiers can include a prefix, padded serial number, and suffix for document control. Ordinary PDF page numbers mainly show reading order. For repeating text rather than identifiers, use the header and footer tool.

Frequently asked questions about Bates numbering tool

Can I number only part of the document?

Yes. Enter the required pages or ranges in the page-range field.

What does the digit setting control?

It pads the serial number to the chosen width, which helps identifiers align consistently.

Where can the identifier appear?

The interface offers left, center, and right positions at either the top or bottom of the page.

Does the tool change my original file?

The tool creates a new result; the PDF you selected remains unchanged.

Can I use it with a password-protected PDF?

A protected PDF may need to be unlocked before the tool can read or process it.

Will large files take longer?

They can. Processing time depends on the file size, page count, and the work required for each page.