Bates Numbering
Stamp sequential Bates numbers across one or more PDF documents.
Processed in your browser. Files are never uploaded.
Drop your PDF files here
Numbering continues across files in the order shown
Max file size: 100MB
First number: ABC000001
Bates Numbering online, free and secure
Stamp sequential Bates numbers such as ABC000001 on every page of one or many PDFs. Bates numbering is the standard way law firms, courts, and compliance teams label documents for discovery, so every page has a unique, citable identifier.
How to bates numbering
Upload your PDFs
Add one or more PDFs. Numbering continues from one file to the next in the order shown.
Set the format
Choose the prefix, starting number, number of digits, optional suffix, and position on the page.
Download
Each file is stamped and downloaded, with a summary of the number range used.
Why use Kobra PDF to bates numbering
- Continuous numbering across many files
- Custom prefix, suffix, and digits
- Confidential files stay on your device
Bates Numbering: frequently asked questions
- What is Bates numbering?
- Bates numbering gives every page in a set of documents a unique sequential identifier, usually a prefix plus a zero-padded number. It is widely used in legal discovery and audits.
- Can I number several documents in one go?
- Yes. Add all the PDFs at once and the numbering runs continuously across them, in the order they appear in the list.
- Where is the number placed?
- Choose any corner or the center of the top or bottom edge. Bottom right is the most common choice.
- Are my legal documents uploaded?
- No. Stamping happens in your browser, so privileged and confidential documents never leave your device.