EDIT TOOL

Bates Numbering

Stamp official Bates-style sequential identifiers on legal, business, and compliance PDF documents. Customize your prefix code, starting sequence, and zero-padded digit count.

HOW TO USE

Step-by-step guide

Step 1: Select your PDF document.
Step 2: Configure your prefix (e.g. "CASE-"), starting number (e.g. 1), and digit padding (e.g. 6 digits for "000001").
Step 3: Click "Add Bates Numbers" to stamp the document and download.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Bates numbering used for?

Bates numbering is an established standard in legal, accounting, and government workflows to uniquely index pages for discovery and reference.

How does digit padding work?

If you specify 6 digits and start at 1 with prefix "DOC-", the first page will be labeled "DOC-000001", followed by "DOC-000002", etc.

Is Bates numbering safe for confidential client files?

Yes. Everything is processed directly in your browser. Sensitive legal documents are never uploaded to any server or cloud database.

PRIVACY & SECURITY

Client-side in-memory processing

PDF Toolbox is engineered with a strict browser-first architecture. All file operations execute entirely in your local browser sandbox via modern WebAssembly and JavaScript engines. No file bytes or sensitive document data are ever uploaded, buffered, or stored on external servers or cloud infrastructure. Memory buffers are cleared immediately when you finish or close your tab.

🔒 Zero server uploads: Processing stays on your device ⚡ Instant execution: No network upload/download queues 🛡️ Private & Confidential: Safe for legal, medical & financial files