Prepare the collection before numbering it
A 5,000-page matter may contain dozens or hundreds of separate PDFs, nested folders and scanned images. Adding a stamp before reviewing the collection can lock mistakes into every later reference. BatesBundle first shows the selected documents, source-page count, detected paths and exact duplicate groups.
Folder-aware review
Use source paths and filename sorting as a starting point, then make the final manual adjustments.
Exact duplicates
Files with identical bytes are grouped and excluded by default, with an explicit option to include them.
Editable output names
Rename the generated copies without changing the original documents or their source filenames.
Continuous range
Preview the first and last identifier for the whole batch and for every included output PDF.
A practical large-batch workflow
- 1
Use a suitable desktop
Open a current Chrome or Edge browser, close unnecessary tabs and make sure the computer has free memory and disk space.
- 2
Add and review the collection
Select the folder or files, resolve duplicate warnings, remove irrelevant items and confirm the displayed source-page total.
- 3
Lock the sequence settings
Choose a meaningful prefix, first number, padding and stamp corner, then preview different page layouts.
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Export and quality-check
Download the ZIP, verify representative output pages and reconcile each file range against the CSV report.
Large files are processed on the user's computer
Because PDF and image processing happens locally, BatesBundle does not need to store or transfer the source documents. The tradeoff is that practical batch size depends on the user's computer, browser, source-file sizes and page complexity. A 10,000-page allowance is not a promise that every 10,000-page collection will fit into one browser-memory session.
- Prefer desktop Chrome or Edge for professional-size batches.
- Keep the tab open and the computer awake until the ZIP is ready.
- For an unusually heavy collection, split it at a reviewed document boundary.
- Continue the next batch from the preceding final identifier and retain both reports.
Page-based pricing for large collections
| Option | Source-page allowance | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One-time batch | Up to 500 pages | $19 |
| One-time batch | Up to 2,500 pages | $59 |
| One-time batch | Up to 10,000 pages | $149 |
| Monthly access | 10,000 pages per billing period | $59/month |
Pages are deducted from the allowance only when a processed download is successfully committed. The remaining balance is available under My access. For a collection above 10,000 source pages, contact BatesBundle support before purchasing.
Quality control still belongs to the reviewer
BatesBundle does not determine which documents should be included or whether a collection satisfies a legal obligation. It does not remove or validate existing page stamps. Review the selected files, duplicate decisions, output order, identifier placement and final ZIP before the collection is used or shared.
Law-firm teams can also review the dedicated Bates numbering for law firms page.
Frequently asked questions
Can BatesBundle process 10,000 source pages in one batch?
BatesBundle offers an allowance up to 10,000 source pages. Actual one-batch capacity also depends on file size, page complexity and available memory on the computer, so very large collections may need to be split into reviewed consecutive batches.
Will the Bates range remain continuous between separate batches?
Yes, when the reviewer enters the next starting number correctly. The range shown before processing and each CSV control report help the reviewer continue from the previous final identifier.
Does the tool merge every document into one PDF?
No. BatesBundle preserves separate output PDF copies inside a ZIP while carrying a continuous identifier range across them. Image scans are converted to individual one-page PDFs.
Which browser should I use for a large batch?
Use a current desktop version of Chrome or Edge for professional-size batches. Close unnecessary tabs, keep sufficient free disk space and test representative documents before the full run.