Bates Numbering

When to use Bates Numbering

Bates Numbering helps people cleaning up PDFs before they are shared, filed, printed, or archived. Use it when you need to turn PDF files into PDF output, prepare a cleaner sharing copy, or finish a document workflow without installing desktop software.

• fix page order, rotation, numbering, watermarks, or form flattening
• make documents easier to review
• prepare final copies for filing

Quality checklist

• Preview the final PDF after every page-level edit.
• Check page numbers and orientation.
• Keep the original file until the edited copy is approved.