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PDF Bates Numbering

Stamp sequential identifiers on a new PDF. For another document, set its start to one greater than the previous final number. Sequences do not continue automatically.

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Stamp sequential identifiers on a new PDF

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One PDF, 50 MB maximum, 1–500 pages. No upload.

Prefix and suffix must be at most 80 characters each and use printable characters supported by Helvetica (WinAnsi).

First number
EXH-000001
Last number
—

Text preview only; it does not render the PDF. The last number appears after the file is read.

For another document, set its start to one greater than the previous final number. Sequences do not continue automatically.

A new PDF is written; keep your original. Encrypted, signed and XFA files are rejected. Metadata and other advanced PDF features are not guaranteed to survive rewriting.

Choose a PDF to begin.

A QUICK WALKTHROUGH

How to use this tool

  1. Choose PDF
  2. Prefix · Start number · Minimum digits · Suffix (optional) · Position · Margin (pt) · Font size (pt)
  3. Stamp PDF → Download stamped PDF

First number

Prefix + Start number (Minimum digits) + Suffix (optional). Prefix and suffix must be at most 80 characters each and use printable characters supported by Helvetica (WinAnsi).

Last number

For another document, set its start to one greater than the previous final number. Sequences do not continue automatically.

Download stamped PDF

A new PDF is written; keep your original. Encrypted, signed and XFA files are rejected. Metadata and other advanced PDF features are not guaranteed to survive rewriting.

GOOD TO KNOW

Common questions

Can I continue numbering across documents?

For another document, set its start to one greater than the previous final number. Sequences do not continue automatically.

Does this change my original PDF?

A new PDF is written; keep your original. Encrypted, signed and XFA files are rejected. Metadata and other advanced PDF features are not guaranteed to survive rewriting.