Bates numbering
Add sequential legal Bates numbering with a prefix and zero-padding.
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Supported formats: PDF
How to use
- 1
Upload your PDF file.
- 2
Set the prefix, digit padding, starting number, and position.
- 3
Click "Convert" and download the numbered file.
About the Bates numbering tool
Bates numbering is a standard of legal work: every page in a case's documents carries a unique, never-repeating identifier — a text prefix plus a zero-padded counter like ABC000001 — so any page can be referenced with absolute precision in filings and discovery. This tool applies it with full control: prefix, suffix, digit padding, starting number, and position.
When numbering several files for one case, set each file's starting number manually to continue where the previous left off, keeping the sequence unbroken across the whole set. And case-document privacy is no luxury — numbering here runs entirely in your browser without uploading a single document anywhere.
When do you need this tool?
Preparing case documents
Number lawsuit documents before production so the legal team cites any page by its unique ID.
An indexed contract archive
Give every page in your contract archive a sequential ID that eases later audits and cross-checks.
Numbered medical and financial records
Number sensitive records with unique IDs that instantly expose any missing or removed page.
Why ToolsRio?
Real privacy
All processing happens inside your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server, and nobody can see them — not even us.
Free without limits
No watermark, no file-count limits, and no hidden paid tiers.
Instant speed
No waiting for uploads and downloads to a remote server — processing starts immediately on your device.
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No account, no email, no annoying ads. Open the tool and use it right away.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bates numbering?+
A sequential numbering system used in legal documents to give every page a unique identifier, usually a text prefix with zero-padded digits like ABC000001.
Does numbering continue across multiple files?+
Manually set the starting number for each file so it continues from the last number you used in the previous file.