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Bates numbering

Add a prefix and sequential IDs.

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Add a prefix and sequential IDs

Add a prefix and sequential IDs. Configure the available options, inspect the result and download it from your browser.

How it works

  1. Choose the supported source file or files from your device.
  2. Enter the prefix and starting number for your identifiers.
  3. Export and check the first and last identifiers.

This tool performs bates numbering in the shared PDF Studio workspace. Inspect the exported result before using it.

When to use this tool

Give pages sequential reference labels.

What to check before sharing

These are visual identifiers, not proof of authenticity. Check the labeling requirements of the recipient.

Supported files

Add a prefix and sequential IDs.

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Troubleshooting

If the file will not open, check it in another PDF reader. If it is password-protected, use Remove a PDF password with a password you know. For scans that need selectable text, run Make a PDF searchable first.

Common questions

What is this tool useful for?

Give pages sequential reference labels.

What should I check in the result?

These are visual identifiers, not proof of authenticity. Check the labeling requirements of the recipient.

Which files can I use?

Supported inputs: PDF. Add a prefix and sequential IDs.

Is this free?

Core tools require no account or subscription and add no watermark.

Do my documents leave my device?

Document processing runs in your browser. PDF Studio does not upload document files. Explicitly saved drafts and My files remain in this browser until deleted. Read aloud may use network-backed browser voices.

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