Softaken PDF Numbering Software — PDF Champ page numbers

Softaken PDF Numbering Software

Add Bates numbering and page numbers to PDF files — prefix/suffix,positions,skip first or range,then preview before you save.

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100% Standalone — add Bates and page numbers with Softaken PDF Champ;Adobe Acrobat is not required to run the tool.

Softaken PDF Numbering Software is a highly advanced and safe solution to add page numbers to PDF files. This utility offers adding Bates numbers to any PDF file without any restrictions. It comes with multiple formatting options to add Bates numbers and can easily add page numbers to protected PDF files as well. For PDF page numbering,you don’t require Adobe Acrobat when you have this powerful toolkit.

  • Bates numberingwith custom prefix and suffix (for example DOC-001-)
  • Six positions plus custom:Top L/C/R,Bottom L/C/R,or Custom X/Y
  • Set start number and increment;font family,size,and color;Arabic,Roman,or letter formats
  • Pages:All,Specific (e.g. 1,3,5),Range (e.g. 1-10),or Skip First Page
  • Optional confidential text above Bates;Stamp Current Date (top middle)
  • Preview before you apply numbering
  • Multiple PDFs at once;Continue Series for all files
  • Encryption options on output:retain,remove,or set
  • No Adobe Acrobat required to run — portable PDF Champ module
  • Supported with Windows 11,10,8,and 7
  • Free demo:output includes a watermark
Bates + Prefix/SuffixTop L / C / RBottom L / C / RCustom X/YSkip First PageRange / SpecificArabic · Roman · Letters

Note:This application is part of Softaken PDF Champ,a portable solution that doesn’t require a complicated setup and launches by double-clicking PDF Champ.exe.

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Add Bates &page numbers to PDF

See Softaken PDF Champ Page Numbers load a document,set Bates or page stamps,choose position and pages,preview,and save — without Adobe Acrobat to run the tool.

  • Open Page Numbers in PDF Champ
  • Select a PDF and set start number,increment,prefix/suffix
  • Choose position,pages (All / Specific / Range / Skip First),and font
  • Preview,then apply and save locally
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See the PDF Numbering UI

PDF Champ — open Page Numbers
1

Open Page Numbers

From PDF Champ Advanced Tools,open Page Numbers to start Bates or page stamping.

Select a PDF file for page numbers
2

Select your PDF

Browse and load the PDF you want to number. Champ how-to steps focus on selecting a PDF file.

Set starting number and increment
3

Start number &increment

Set the first page number and how much to increase per page (for example start at 1,increment by 1).

Choose pages All Specific Range Skip First
4

Choose pages to apply

Use All Pages,Specific (e.g. 1,3,5),Page Range (e.g. 1-10),or Skip First Page.

Choose position Top Bottom Custom X Y
5

Pick position

Place numbers at Top L/C/R,Bottom L/C/R,or set Custom X and Y coordinates.

Font prefix suffix Bates confidential date options
6

Font,Bates &options

Set font,size,color,prefix/suffix (e.g. DOC-001-),optional confidential text,and Stamp Current Date.

Preview page numbers before applying
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Preview,then apply

Review how numbers will look,choose the output path,then apply and save the numbered PDF.

Full walkthrough:demo video· user guide· more screenshots.

Key Features of PDF Numbering Software

Add Bates Numbering to PDF
Add Bates Numbering to PDF

This PDF Page Numberer Tool allows adding Bates numbers or Bates stamps to PDF documents. Users can easily add Bates numbers in two ways:for pages &for files-pages with this app. In just a few clicks,users can assign Bates numbers to any PDF file.

Multiple options to provide output files
Multiple options to provide output files

The program permits users to add page numbers in PDF files and deliver the output PDF file in three ways:You can choose ‘Save’ button to save PDF files or pressing the ‘Change’ button will change the output file location and with ‘Print’ option,print PDF file.

Preview PDF files before saving
Preview PDF files before saving

This PDF Bates Numbering Tool generates a preview of output PDF file that show how Bates will display in the output file so that users can still go back and make changes if needed. This option is highly useful for users to get the desired output PDF file.

Add or remove encryption from PDF
Add or remove encryption from PDF

Using this trouble-free program,one can alter the encryption settings of the added PDF file. Users can get various options with this tool – remove encryption,retain encryption,and set encryption for the output PDF file.

Free Bates Numbering Tool
Free Bates Numbering Tool

You can get the demo version of this tool for free and it helps you to better understand the software working. However,the demo edition saves the output with a watermark. To save the file without watermark,you need to purchase the license version.

Multiple PDF file numbering at once
Multiple PDF file numbering at once

This advanced program allows browsing multiple PDF files at once for page numbering. Without any trouble,users can add any number of PDF files for Bates numbering. Apart from this,the tool can work effortlessly on all editions of Windows operating system.

Retain same number as PDF Continue Series
Retain same number as PDF / Continue Series for all files

Using this marvelous tool,users can add Bates numbers to each page of the PDF file. Also,the program allows continuing the PDF page numbering series for all PDF files. For this,you can mark the ‘Continue Series for all files.’

Font styling font style color suffix prefix position
Font styling:font style,color,suffix/prefix,position

This Free Bates Numbering Tool enables users to customize the font of the Bates numbers. You can easily set the desired font style,color,etc. from the provided options. Moreover,users can choose add a suffix or prefix and set the desired position for PDF Bates number.

Feature Comparison of PDF Numbering – Trial and Licensed Version

Features
  • Bates numbering with prefix / suffix
  • Start number &increment
  • 6 positions + custom X/Y
  • Font,size &color
  • All / Specific / Range / Skip First Page
  • Date stamp &confidential text
  • Preview before apply
  • Standalone PDF Champ — no Adobe Acrobat to run
  • Limitation
  • Price
DEMO Version
  • Output with watermark (demo)
  • FREE
FULL Version
  • Save Without Watermark
  • $49

Demo version saves output with a watermark. The full license ($49) saves without that watermark. A “3–5 documents only” demo limit is notdocumented for PDF Numbering — the watermark is the stated trial note.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding PDF Numbering Software

Yes. Softaken PDF Champ Page Numbers supports Bates numberingfor legal-style stamping. You can add a prefixand suffixaround the number — for example a Bates-style prefix such as DOC-001-. Set the starting number and increment,then preview before you apply.
Documented positions are Top-left,Top-center,Top-right,Bottom-left,Bottom-center,Bottom-right,and Custom X/Ycoordinates. That covers common header/footer placements;use Custom X/Y when you need a specific spot. Separate “margin non-overlap” guarantees are notclaimed on the Page Numbers documentation.
You can customize font family,size,and color,and use prefix/suffixtext (for example “Page ” before the number). Docs also list numbering styles for Arabic,Roman numerals,and letters. A built-in “Page 1 of N” total-pages template and a dedicated leading-zeros control are notnamed as separate options — approximate leading zeros via Bates-style prefixes (e.g. DOC-001-) and prefix/suffix text where needed.
Yes. Documented page options include All Pages,Specific Pages(e.g. 1,3,5),Page Range(e.g. 1-10),and Skip First Pageso the cover can stay unnumbered.
No. PDF Numbering is a Softaken PDF Champ module — a standalone / portable Windows utility. Adobe Acrobat is notrequired to run the tool. Double-click PDF Champ.exe to launch. After saving,open the numbered PDF in any PDF reader you prefer.
Yes. The landing materials describe numbering multiple PDF files at onceand a Continue Series for all filesoption so Bates/page numbers can continue across the batch. Champ how-to screens focus on selecting a PDF;use Continue Series when you want one continuous series across the files you add.
Page numbers are stamped onto the pages you choose and become permanent once saved. The Page Numbers documentation does notpublish separate guarantees that layout,images,text alignment,or margins will never be affected — so those guarantees are not claimed here. Use previewto check placement before you apply.
The free demo saves numbered output with a watermark. The full license ($49) saves without that watermark. A “3–5 documents only” trial cap is notdocumented for this module — the watermark is the stated demo note.

PDF Numbering Software Specifications

100% Standalone — Adobe Acrobat is not required to run PDF Numbering. Independently scanned:View VirusTotal Report.
How Page Numbers works:Bates numbering with prefix/suffix (e.g. DOC-001-),start number + increment;positions Top L/C/R,Bottom L/C/R,or Custom X/Y;font family,size,color;Arabic / Roman / letters. Pages:All,Specific (1,3,5),Range (1-10),Skip First Page. Optional confidential text above Bates;Stamp Current Date (top middle). Preview before apply. Landing also describes multiple PDFs and Continue Series for all files,plus encryption options (retain / remove / set). Champ wizard steps have no documented password-entry field — unlock protected PDFs first if needed. Demo:watermarkon output (not a “3–5 documents only” cap);full license is $49. Layout/quality/margin-non-overlap guarantees are not claimed here.
No Adobe to runBates + Prefix/Suffix6 positions + Custom X/YSkip First · Range · SpecificPreview before applyContinue SeriesDemo:watermarkWindows$49

System Requirement

ProcessorAny Pentium Class

Operating SystemWindows 11,10,8,7 &Other

Memory512 MB Minimum

Hard Disk100 MB free space

Software Delivery

ElectronicVia Email

Minutes15

DemoWatermark on output

Full License$49

Interface Available

Language SupportedEnglish

Support OptionEmails,Chat &Skype

ModesBates · Prefix/Suffix · Positions

Adobe AcrobatNot required to run

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PDF Numbering Software Reviews

Customer Review

Francois Menard,United States Verified

★★★★★
This is a highly effective solution to add numbers to PDF files without Adobe Acrobat. One of my friends advised me this software and I am very happy as this tool took minimal time in adding page numbers to PDF documents.
Customer Review

Thomas Cruse,United States Verified

★★★★★
I used this eminent tool to add Bates numbers in my PDF documents and it worked amazingly. Hats off to the developers for this marvelous &friendly application.
Customer Review

Ron Ireland,Australia Verified

★★★★★
I recently used Softaken PDF Numbering Software and it delivered excellent results as this quickly adds Bates numbers to multiple PDF files at once. I am very surprised and happy with the results.