What is Bates numbering?

A sequential identifier stamped on every page of a legal production, usually a short prefix plus a zero-padded number such as ABC000042, so any page can be cited unambiguously.

Can I skip the cover page?

Yes. Type `2-` in the Pages box and set Start at 1, so numbering begins on the second sheet.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. Every operation runs inside your browser tab using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Nothing is transmitted to MyToolyard or any third party, and nothing is stored after you close the tab.

Is there a file size or page limit?

There is no artificial limit — the practical ceiling is your device's memory. Files up to roughly 100MB are comfortable on a modern laptop; very large scanned documents are best processed in smaller batches.

Does it work on a phone or tablet?

Yes. The interface is fully responsive and touch-friendly. Very large documents will be slower on mobile because processing uses the device's own CPU and memory.

Add Page Numbers to PDF

Number any PDF the way your document needs it — plain numbers, “Page 3 of 20”, or legal-style Bates numbering.

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Drop a PDF to number

Click, drag or paste — numbering happens on your device

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Add Page Numbers to PDF — Overview

About this tool

What is Add Page Numbers to PDF?

Add Page Numbers to PDF inserts clean, correctly positioned numbers on a document that was exported without them — a constant problem with scans, merged bundles and slide exports.

Choose plain numbers, `7/12`, `Page 7 of 12`, or legal-style Bates numbering with a case prefix and zero padding.

You control the corner, margin, font size, starting number and page range, so a cover page can stay unnumbered while the body starts at 1.

What it does

What does Add Page Numbers to PDF do?

Numbering that matches how the document will actually be used:

Five formats including Bates numbering with prefix and padding
Six positions: any corner plus top or bottom centre
Custom starting number for documents with front matter
Page ranges so covers and dividers can be skipped
Adjustable font size and margin in points
Live preview of the first label before you export

How to use

How to use Add Page Numbers to PDF

1
Drop the PDF
Add the document that needs numbering.
2
Pick a format and position
Choose the label style and where it sits, then set the starting number.
3
Number and download
Optionally restrict to a page range, then export the numbered copy.

Good to know

Privacy & cost

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, logged, or saved on our servers — safe for confidential or proprietary data.

Use cases & scenarios

Where it fits

Court and disclosure bundles

Bates numbering with a case prefix is the standard requirement for legal production sets.

Merged reports

After combining several files, a single continuous numbering run makes the bundle navigable.

Printed handouts

Numbered pages let a room of people find the same place instantly.

Value & benefits

Why people pick this tool

✓Free forever — no page caps, watermarks, sign-ups or premium tier
✓100% in-browser processing — your documents never touch a server
✓Works offline once the page has loaded, ideal for confidential files
✓No queues or waiting rooms — the work happens at the speed of your device

Frequently asked questions

FAQs

Final thoughts

The bottom line

Numbering looks cosmetic until a document has to be cited, printed or filed. Getting it right takes seconds here, and the file never leaves your machine.