Bates Numbering

Add sequential Bates numbers across one or more PDF files.

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PDF files (multiple supported)

Most file processing happens in this browser.

Practical guide

Bates Numbering

Add sequential Bates numbers across one or more PDF files.

Guide updated August 2026

What this tool does

Bates Numbering changes the appearance, labels, navigation, or annotations of a PDF inside the browser.

Useful for

  • Add clear visual information before sharing.
  • Standardize page labels, numbers, headers, or marks.
  • Prepare a document for review, archive, or print.

A reliable workflow

  1. Choose the source file and confirm that it opens correctly before processing.
  2. Review the available options. Start with the defaults, then change only the setting that affects your intended result.
  3. Process the file, open the result, and verify page order, text, images, links, and forms before replacing your original.

Options available in this tool

Select StyleExhibit 1 Case XYZ 000001 Page 1 · Exhibit 1 Case XYZ 00001 Page 1 · Exhibit 1 Case XYZ 0001 Page 1 · Exhibit 1 Case XYZ 001 Page 1
Bates Padding6 digits (000001) · 5 digits (00001) · 4 digits (0001) · 3 digits (001)
PositionHeader Center · Header Left · Header Right · Footer Center
FontHelvetica · Times New Roman · Courier

How your document is handled

Document contents are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to an AmrrkPDF application server. Your browser still downloads the application code and required runtime assets when needed.

Limits and compatibility

Some edits are added as new PDF objects rather than modifying the original text. Font substitution, transparency, rotated pages, and flattened content can affect the final appearance.

If the result is not what you expected

If an element is misplaced, verify page rotation and page size, then try a single page before applying the change to the full document.