How to Add Bates Numbering and Page Numbers to PDFs Automatically Using VeryPDF PDF Stamper
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Tired of manually stamping PDFs? Here’s how I automated Bates numbering and page numbering with VeryPDF PDF Stamper Command Line.
Mondays used to suck
Every week, I’d sit down to organise hundreds of legal documentscontracts, disclosures, filingsyou name it.
And every single time, I’d get hit with the same dreaded task: manually adding Bates numbers and page numbers to every PDF.
It was mind-numbing.
Copy. Paste. Check. Recheck.
If you’ve ever worked in law, finance, or document-heavy admin, you know the grind.
And yeah, I tried the usual suspectsfree tools, online editors, some bloated desktop appsbut none gave me the flexibility or speed I needed.
Until I found VeryPDF PDF Stamper Command Line.
Why I needed something better
Look, I don’t need a full-blown PDF editor.
I just want to:
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Add Bates numbers automatically.
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Stamp page numbers in the footer.
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Tag PDFs with a firm name or timestamp.
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Do it all fastlike batch process 500 PDFs before lunch.
And without breaking the formatting or needing Adobe Acrobat running in the background.
VeryPDF PDF Stamper Command Line checked all the boxes.
What makes this tool different
First, this thing is command-line based.
Now, before you freak outno, you don’t have to be a tech wizard.
Once you get the hang of it, it’s faster than any GUI-based tool.
It lets you stamp text, images, graphics, lines, Bates numbers, even hyperlinks directly onto PDFsat any position, size, angle, colour, or transparency.
And the best part?
It doesn’t mess with your original files.
It generates new stamped versions, so you’re never overwriting anything.
How I added Bates numbering in seconds
Here’s what my old workflow looked like:
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Open each PDF.
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Add a text box manually.
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Insert Bates number.
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Pray it lines up right.
Now?
I run a single line like this:
Boom.
The entire document is stamped with sequential Bates numbers starting from 0000105.
All automated. No dragging, no dropping.
A few killer features I now can’t live without
1. Dynamic Stamping (with Variables)
You can use placeholders like \p for page number or \c for total pages. Super useful when you’re doing legal work or invoicing.
2. Batch Processing
Need to stamp 200+ PDFs at once? Use the -PDFs flag and run a wildcard:
Done in under a minute.
3. Precise Control
You can position stamps at the top, bottom, vertical centre, diagonal cornersliterally anywhere. Rotate them too.
Want red, 50% transparent text on page 3 footer? Easy.
4. Image and Logo Support
Want your company logo on every doc? Just toss in:
5. Encrypted Files? No Problem.
Even if your PDFs are locked, this tool can handle them with proper credentials.
What I don’t miss from other tools
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Clunky UIs
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Random font rendering bugs
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Ads and nags in “free” editors
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Tools that choke on large files
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Manual mistakes that cost me hours
VeryPDF PDF Stamper Command Line just does the job. Quietly, quickly, without drama.
Real-world use cases
If you’re in:
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Law: Stamp Bates numbers, dates, court info.
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Finance: Tag invoices with page numbers + batch identifiers.
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Publishing: Add “DRAFT” watermarks across thousands of pages.
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Enterprise: Stamp your company logo + disclaimers automatically.
This is your jam.
Wrap-up
If you work with a lot of PDFs, and you’re constantly stamping them with Bates numbers, page numbers, logos, or watermarksstop wasting time.
I’ve tested plenty of tools.
This one just works.
Fast. Scriptable. Accurate. No nonsense.
I’d highly recommend it to anyone who deals with large volumes of PDFs.
Want to give it a spin?
Click here to try it out for yourself
Custom Development Services by VeryPDF
Need something more tailored?
VeryPDF offers custom software solutions built around your specific workflowswhether it’s PDF stamping, document monitoring, print job capturing, or full-blown system integration.
They build on Python, C/C++, .NET, JavaScript, and morecovering Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android platforms.
Want your own Virtual Printer Driver? Need to hook into file access APIs? Want automated OCR + barcode extraction for scanned docs?
They’ve done it all.
Whether you’re in law, logistics, or banking, if you’ve got a high-volume document pain pointVeryPDF can build the fix.
Chat with their support team about your custom needs: http://support.verypdf.com/
FAQs
1. Can I use VeryPDF PDF Stamper without Adobe Acrobat?
Yes. It runs completely independentlyno need for Adobe software at all.
2. Can I stamp multiple PDFs at once?
Absolutely. Use the -PDFs parameter to batch process folders.
3. How do I control where the stamp appears?
You can specify top, bottom, centre, or custom margins. Rotation and transparency too.
4. Does it work with encrypted PDFs?
Yesjust provide the password using the command line options.
5. Can I add both Bates numbers and watermarks together?
100%. Combine any number of stamp types in one command.
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