What Bates Numbering for PDF does
Add sequential Bates identifiers to PDF pages with a custom prefix, digits, position, size, and color. Label legal, compliance, investigation, and case documents with consistent references. PDFVora keeps the processing controls and result review in one workflow so you can confirm the output before using it.
How to use Bates Numbering for PDF
- Upload the PDF or document set.
- Configure the starting number, prefix, suffix, digit width, page range, position, and appearance.
- Preview the first and last numbered pages plus mixed orientations.
- Download and record the numbering settings used for the final production.
When this PDF tool is useful
- Label legal discovery or evidence productions.
- Create stable page identifiers for audits and reviews.
- Number document sets with a controlled prefix and sequence.
- Improve references across large case or compliance files.
Document safety and final review
Bates numbering must be consistent and reproducible. Confirm the starting value, zero padding, prefix, page order, duplicates, skipped pages, and overlap with existing content before releasing the production.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose a starting Bates number?
Yes. Configure the starting value and formatting required by your production.
Can I add a prefix or suffix?
Use the available controls to create identifiers such as CASE000001 or 000001-CONF.
What should I verify before release?
Check first and last numbers, gaps, duplicates, page order, orientation, and placement.
Does Bates numbering replace the original PDF page number?
It adds a controlled identifier and may coexist with existing printed pagination.