Add Bates Numbers to a PDF (Free)
Bates numbering stamps a unique, sequential identifier on every page of a document so it can be referenced precisely during production, discovery, or filing. Paralegals and attorneys have long paid for desktop legal software or premium PDF suites just to do this. PdfXpo does it free, in your browser: set a prefix, a start number, and digit padding, and it labels every page in one pass — hundreds or thousands of pages, perfectly sequential.
Because legal sets are confidential, the file should never be uploaded to a stranger's server. PdfXpo runs entirely on your device via WebAssembly, so the document never leaves your control. It is free and unlimited, with no account and no watermark — a genuine replacement for paid Bates tools, without the cost or the privacy risk.
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How to Add Bates Numbers to a PDF (Free) — Step by Step
1. Open the free Bates Numbering tool at PdfXpo.com — no account, no install. Drag in the PDF you are producing; it loads in your browser, so the file (and its privileged contents) is never uploaded to a server.
2. Set your Bates prefix (e.g. ABC), the starting number, digit padding, and where the stamp sits on the page. Apply it across the entire document — hundreds or thousands of pages — in one pass, with consistent, sequential numbering.
3. Download the Bates-stamped PDF instantly. Every page carries a unique, sequential identifier ready for production, deposition, or filing — with no watermark and no per-page charge.
Why PdfXpo for Bates Numbering
Legal teams use PdfXpo because it delivers professional, production-grade Bates numbering for free, processes everything locally so confidential documents never leave the device, and adds no watermark. Custom prefixes, start numbers, and consistent padding give you court-ready output without a subscription.
Common Questions
Is PdfXpo's Bates numbering really free?
Yes — free and unlimited, with no account and no watermark. It replaces paid Bates tools and legal software for this task.
Are my legal documents uploaded?
No. Stamping happens in your browser; the file never leaves your device, so privileged material is never transmitted.
Can I set a custom prefix and starting number?
Yes. Choose your prefix (e.g. ABC000001), the start number, and digit padding, then apply it across the whole document.
Will it number thousands of pages?
Yes. It applies consistent, sequential numbers across very large documents in a single pass.