Bates numbering: identify every page of the record
To apply Bates numbering to a PDF in NoCatchPDF, open the tool, pick the file, set the prefix, start number and digit count, and download the result — bottom-right by default, as in legal practice. All in your browser: no upload and no page limit.
Apply Bates numbering now →How it works
- Open the tool. Click the button below to open the Bates numbering tool.
- Pick the PDF. Drop the file into the window — it stays in your browser.
- Configure the sequence. Set the prefix (e.g. CASE-), the start number and the padding digits (e.g. 4 → 0001).
- Apply and download. Download the new PDF with the sequential number on every page.
Why is it free and unlimited?
Because processing happens in your browser, not on our servers. We don't pay for expensive infrastructure to process your files — so we don't need to charge you, make you sign up, or cap your usage. No catch: that's literally what the name means.
FAQ
What is Bates numbering?
It is a unique sequential identifier stamped on every page of a document set, widely used in legal proceedings to reference pages unambiguously.
Can I continue the numbering from another document?
Yes. Just set the start number — for example, start at 1501 to continue a previous batch.
Is the document sent to any server?
No. Numbering is applied locally in your browser — essential for confidential documents.