Why a ZIP for multiple files?

Each PDF is stamped separately while the Bates counter increases across all pages in file order—same idea as many legal workflows. One PDF downloads as a single file.

What do the placeholders mean?

[BATES] is the sequential number (with padding). [PAGE] is the page within that PDF. [FILE] is the exhibit/file index. [FILENAME] is the document name.

Are my files uploaded?

No. Everything runs in your browser.

Bates Numbering Free Online

Use SagePDF to bates numbering free online. Add sequential Bates numbers across PDFs. Use SagePDF in your browser—no uploads, no signup, your files stay on your device.

Add sequential Bates labels across one or more PDFs. Order matters for exhibit numbers. Multiple files download as a ZIP (each PDF stamped; Bates count continues across files). A single file downloads as one PDF.

Drop your PDFs here, or click to choose files

Your files never leave your device. All processing happens in your browser.

How to use

Upload PDFs

Add one or more PDFs. Use drag handles to set order—exhibit numbers follow file order.

Choose style

Pick a preset (Bates-only, case line, exhibit formats) or Custom with [BATES], [PAGE], [FILE], [FILENAME]. Set start numbers, position, font, and color.

Download

One file → single stamped PDF. Several files → ZIP of stamped PDFs with Bates continuing across files.

Frequently asked questions

Page Numbers
Insert page numbers into PDF documents.
Merge PDF
Combine whole files, or select specific pages to merge into a new document.
Organize PDF
Reorder, duplicate and organize PDF pages.