What is a Bates stamp on a PDF?
A Bates stamp is a unique, sequential page identifier used to reference an exact page within a document collection. A sequence can look like MATTER-000001, MATTER-000002 and MATTER-000003. Unlike ordinary page numbers, the sequence can continue from the final page of one PDF to the first page of the next.
BatesBundle creates new numbered output copies. It does not overwrite the selected source files, decide which documents belong in a matter or replace the reviewer responsible for checking the result.
Add Bates stamps in four controlled steps
- 1
Add PDFs and scans
Select individual files or a folder. Page counts and exact duplicate files are identified before processing.
- 2
Set the final order
Sort, drag, remove or rename output copies. The Bates sequence follows the order displayed.
- 3
Configure the stamp
Choose the prefix, first number, zero padding, corner, text size and optional white background.
- 4
Preview and export
Check the first and last identifier, then generate numbered PDFs and a CSV control report locally.
Bates stamp a single PDF or a complete batch
One PDF
Add a consistent page identifier to a contract, pleading, exhibit set or other known document.
Multiple PDFs
Maintain one uninterrupted sequence across every included file instead of restarting at page one.
JPG and PNG scans
Convert image scans to one-page Letter PDFs before applying the same continuous Bates range.
Nested folders
Review detected paths and sort by folder or filename before making the final manual adjustments.
Your files are processed locally
Many online PDF tools send the document to a remote processor. BatesBundle performs the PDF and image work inside the browser instead. Account, allowance and payment information can reach the service, but document contents, filenames and folder names are not uploaded to BatesBundle.
- Source documents remain unchanged.
- Exact duplicates are visible and excluded by default, with user control.
- Digitally signed PDFs are excluded to avoid invalidating the signature.
- The reviewer chooses the stamp position and verifies the output.
Pricing for occasional and large PDF batches
| Option | Source-page allowance | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free allowance | 50 pages once per verified email | $0 |
| 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 |
BatesBundle counts source pages rather than files. Check the current options shown in the tool before purchasing an allowance.
Review the output before relying on the numbering
BatesBundle adds a new page identifier but does not remove, detect or validate an existing Bates stamp. Preview pages with different layouts, verify the first and last number assigned to every output PDF and compare the results with the control report.
For a full quality-control workflow, read the step-by-step Bates numbering guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add a Bates stamp to more than one PDF at a time?
Yes. BatesBundle carries one continuous sequence across every included PDF and converted scan in the exact order you review.
Are my PDF files uploaded?
No. Document reading, conversion and Bates stamping happen locally in your browser. BatesBundle does not receive or store the source files.
Can I choose where the Bates stamp appears?
Yes. Choose the top-left, top-right, bottom-left or bottom-right corner, then preview representative source pages before processing.
Does the tool remove an existing Bates stamp?
No. BatesBundle adds a new identifier and does not remove or validate existing numbering. Review the selected corner and all output copies.