Can numbering continue across files?

Yes. Cross-file continuous mode starts the next file from the previous file last assigned number.

Can I restart numbering for each file?

Yes. Per-file reset mode starts each file from the configured start number.

Can I preview before export?

Yes. Preview is recalculated from current settings so you can validate order and placement in advance.

What if my range expression is invalid?

Export is blocked and a clear error is shown to prevent incorrect labels on official documents.

What if only some files fail in a batch?

Successful files stay downloadable. Failed files are listed so you can troubleshoot without restarting everything.

Do files leave my browser during processing?

No. Validation, preview rendering, and export stay local in the browser for better privacy control.

PDF Bates Numbering Pro

Create traceable Bates labels across files for legal review and audit trails
Upload one or more PDFs. Processing runs locally in your browser.

Drag multiple PDFs here or click to select

Merge multiple PDF files instantly

Preview numbering before export

Verify sequence continuity, label format, and placement first.

Before and after preview for PDF Bates numbering

Before numbering

Cross-file references are harder when pages have no stable legal index.

After numbering

Continuous Bates labels make legal review and audit trails easier to follow.

Key capabilities

Cross-file continuity

Carry numbering across multiple documents without gaps.

Flexible label format

Customize prefix, suffix, width, and start number.

Range-driven selection

Support all, odd or even, range, and custom expressions.

How to add Bates numbers with confidence

Upload PDFs

Add one or more PDFs to the queue for this run.

Set numbering rules

Configure prefix, start number, width, and strategy.

Choose page selection

Decide which pages receive labels: all, odd or even, range, or custom.

Review preview pages

Check generated labels and positions before final export.

Export and retry failures

Download successful output first, then retry failed files only.

FAQ

Can numbering continue across files?: Yes. Cross-file continuous mode starts the next file from the previous file last assigned number.
Can I restart numbering for each file?: Yes. Per-file reset mode starts each file from the configured start number.
Can I preview before export?: Yes. Preview is recalculated from current settings so you can validate order and placement in advance.
What if my range expression is invalid?: Export is blocked and a clear error is shown to prevent incorrect labels on official documents.
What if only some files fail in a batch?: Successful files stay downloadable. Failed files are listed so you can troubleshoot without restarting everything.
Do files leave my browser during processing?: No. Validation, preview rendering, and export stay local in the browser for better privacy control.

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