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Number the pages of a PDF
Add a number at the bottom right of each page. A prefix lets you create a simple Bates reference.
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Limit: 100 MB and 200 pages. The text is added to the document, with no particular evidential value.
Content checked on 9 August 2026 · Tested on Parapheo
Add page numbers or a Bates reference
Choose simple numbering, page of total or Bates, then set the starting number, prefix, position, size and margin before export.
- Open the PDF and choose the number format that suits the file.
- Set the position, the first number and any opening pages to skip, such as a cover page.
- Check the text preview, export, then check a short page, a busy page and the last page.
Limits to know: up to 100 MB and 200 pages. Numbering is a visible marking, not a way of sealing, protecting or certifying the document.
Frequently asked questions
Can numbering start after the cover page?
Yes. Enter the number of opening pages to skip before export.
What does page of total mean?
This format shows, for example, Page 3 of 18, which helps spot a missing page in a printed copy.
What is Bates numbering for?
It adds a sequential reference with a prefix and an adjustable number of digits, to index the pages of a file.