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Bates Numbering

Apply sequential legal numbering with a prefix.

Options

Only if the file is password-protected.

Add a file to begin.

How it works

  1. 1Upload your file — drag it in or pick it from your device.
  2. 2Choose the options you need; defaults work for most files.
  3. 3Press Process and watch the progress in real time.
  4. 4Download the result. Anonymous files are deleted shortly after.

What this tool does

  • Accepts: .pdf · up to 50 files
  • Produces: pdf
  • Runs on: the pdf worker, in an isolated process with a 3-minute ceiling
  • Account: required, because the result is stored in your workspace
  • API: available as toolSlug: "bates-numbering"

Questions

Can numbering run across several files?

Yes. Upload the set in order and the sequence continues from one document to the next.

What format do legal filings expect?

Commonly a prefix and a zero-padded number, such as ABC-000001. Both are configurable.

Security note

Files are checked to be what they claim (by content, not extension), processed in a sandboxed worker with no network, and deleted on the schedule your plan sets. We do not run antivirus and do not claim to — please do not upload files you do not trust. Read the security page.