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Prepare the set. Check every saved PDF.

Add PDFs or images, place consistent stickers, and save numbered exhibits with an index. Files are processed on your computer.

Preview for Windows and Mac.

Windows (Intel or AMD, 64-bit)Mac (Intel or Apple Silicon)

This early version is not digitally signed, so your computer may show an installation warning. Download updates yourself, follow the setup guide, and check every file you save.

EXHIBIT 1
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Synthetic dataA short film of Exhibits by DepoStack. The app screens in it show synthetic data.

Exhibits by DepoStack, a short film. An exhibit sticker lands on a page. Five pages take their numbers in order. The set gathers into the Exhibits app, shown with synthetic data, for one matter. The finished set is drawn apart: the exhibit index, the page and its sticker. Everything settles on the gold Exhibits plate under the name.

See an exhibit set take shape.

A short look at the actual Exhibits interface. The choices stay visible, and the final review stays with you.

Synthetic dataEdited browser-preview recording. PDF export runs in the desktop app.

Use full screen to inspect the interface.

  1. Prepare the set

    Three practice PDFs, one matter, and a starting number you choose.

  2. Choose the sticker

    Compare real Design settings and return to the convention you want.

  3. Inspect the page

    Change placement and review the PDF pages before desktop export.

Read the walkthrough

In a synthetic facilities matter, three PDFs are queued as exhibits. The operator sets the starting number to 12, opens Design settings, compares Header Band with Refined Classic, returns to the workspace, chooses a lower-left placement, and inspects successive PDF pages. No files are exported in this recording.

In the desktop app, save new copies, check every PDF, and compare the exhibit index before delivery.

Read the output-review guide

Explore Exhibits PreviewTry the practice set

An exhibit tool should fit the workflow you already trust.

Exhibit preparation moves among PDF tools, numbering by hand, and a separate exhibit log.

Detail A

PDFs and image exhibits

Add supported PDFs or convert PNG, JPEG, and multipage TIFF images into saved PDF copies without changing the originals.

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Detail B

Numbering for each matter

Each matter keeps its own number or letter series, with checks before reusing a recorded document’s exhibit number.

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Detail C

Check every saved PDF

Open and check each saved file, then record your review before saving the next set of marked exhibits.

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This browser preview shows invented practice documents. Use the desktop app to save marked PDFs.

At a glance.

Software handles the repetitive preparation. You control the numbering, inspect the output, and decide whether it is ready for the job.

  • Styles and saved templates

    Choose from four sticker styles, adjust text and party colors, and save the setup as a reusable template.

  • Resume a saved set

    The desktop app saves the set’s order and settings, then checks the original files before resuming.

  • Rotate pages in a copy

    Rotate selected pages or the whole PDF and save a new working copy for the exhibit set.

  • Choose how to save the files

    Save separate PDFs with an exhibit index, combine supported documents, or split large files into smaller parts to check.

  • Processing on your computer

    The desktop app reads, stamps, and writes exhibit files on your computer without uploading them.

  • Sticker

    In the current preview
    Four sticker styles, with text formatting and reusable templates
    Stays with you
    Placement, caption, and the party: Plaintiff’s, Defendant’s, or Joint

  • Stamp

    In the current preview
    Number and letter series with checks against known documents
    Stays with you
    The numbering convention and the call on a known document

  • Log

    In the current preview
    A saved matter log, an exported index, and output review history
    Stays with you
    The final exhibit index and inspection of every output

Mark a sample exhibit.

You set the deposition, the party, and the number, then stamp the page. Each stamp enters the log; a number already used is held for you to check.

Synthetic dataSample record, not a real case. The pages are drawn for this demo, and it runs only in this browser.

Page 3 of 8: memo

Memo Sample document

Exhibit3Joint · B. Example

Exhibit 3 stamped. The log has 3 exhibits.

Exhibit log · Sample v. Example
No.PartyWitnessDocument
1Plaintiff’sA. SampleInvoice
2Defendant’sA. SampleLetter
3JointB. ExampleMemo

A review-first workflow.

  1. Prepare the exhibit set

    Choose the matter, add supported PDFs or images, and put the documents in the order you intend to number them.

  2. Place and check the sticker

    Choose a style or saved template, place the sticker, and check the exhibit number, caption, and party convention.

  3. Save and check the PDFs

    Save new PDFs, open and check every file, and compare the exhibit index before filing, service, or delivery.

The reporter certifies. The software never does.

Prepare ahead or mark during the deposition.

Use the same matter and numbering convention whether you prepare a complete set or introduce one exhibit at a time.

  • Prepare a complete set

    Add documents, drag them into order or use the move controls, and check the proposed exhibit numbers before exporting.

  • Mark one exhibit at a time

    Choose an output folder and stamp each exhibit as it is introduced, with J/K navigation and Ctrl or Command plus Enter to stamp.

  • Place it your way

    Click or drag the sticker, enter an exact position, or nudge it with the arrow keys and Shift for larger moves.

  • Check the suggested position

    Automatic placement proposes a less-occupied position on the page for you to inspect before stamping.

Keep the marking convention your team already uses.

Choose the sticker appearance and save the setup for the next matter, while checking every label and caption yourself.

  • Four sticker styles

    Choose Refined Classic, Header Band, Left Accent, or Number Pill, with Plaintiff’s, Defendant’s, and Joint party presets.

  • Text, lines, and color

    Adjust label, number, and caption sizes, bold text, border and divider lines, and party colors, then save them in a template.

Save the files the job needs.

Work from copies, choose separate files or a binder, and inspect the result before it leaves your desk.

  • Separate PDFs and an index

    Save numbered PDFs and an exhibit index in the order you choose. The index opens in a spreadsheet, and existing files are not overwritten.

  • Combined and split PDFs

    Combine supported documents with or without new stickers, or divide a large PDF into smaller files. The app keeps each page whole while working toward your chosen file size.

  • Exhibits inside a binder

    Review suggested text-based divider pages, adjust the exhibit breaks, and keep one binder or save each exhibit as its own PDF.

  • Stickers and page images

    Save a standalone sticker as PDF, PNG, or JPEG, or export a selected PDF page as a PNG or JPEG image.

Pick up the matter at the next session.

Keep numbering, unfinished sets, and reviewed output history together on the current computer.

  • A separate record for each matter

    Switch among matters with their own exhibit series, saved sets, logs, and review history, and archive matters you want to retain.

  • A review you can return to

    Keep the record of your file checks with the matter and reopen saved PDFs to inspect them. You can also save a review report if your team needs one.

  • Resume against the original files

    After restarting, choose a saved set to continue. The app checks for missing or changed original documents before letting you proceed.

  • Back up the workspace record

    Save a backup of the workspace records and restore it into an empty workspace. Keep a separate backup of the original PDFs.

Start with a practice set.

Use the guides and practice PDFs to learn how to mark and check exhibits before working with real matter files.

Read the complete user guide

For the people who prepare the exhibits.

  • Reporting agencies

    Prepare received PDFs as a matter-based set, review numbering and proposed duplicates, and export an exhibit index for your production team to check before delivery.

  • Court reporters

    Prepare an exhibit set in advance or mark one exhibit at a time during the deposition, with numbering and review in your hands.

  • Paralegals and legal teams

    Use consistent sticker templates, ordered exhibit sets, and exported indexes alongside your team’s existing filing and delivery checks.

Questions.

Does a stamped exhibit mean it was admitted?

No. Marking is not admitting, and nothing on this page claims court or filing acceptance.

Which party designations does the stamp follow?

Sticker presets include Plaintiff’s, Defendant’s, and Joint, with editable labels, captions, and party colors.

Can I move the sticker after saving the PDF?

The sticker becomes part of the page, rather than a label you can drag. Other comments and form fields keep their existing behavior. A PDF editor can still change the page. You must check filing requirements yourself; the app does not certify PDF/A, a format used for long-term storage.

Can I prepare image exhibits or save a sticker separately?

The desktop app converts supported PNG, JPEG, and multipage TIFF images into saved PDF copies. You can also save a standalone sticker as PDF, PNG, or JPEG, or export a selected PDF page as an image.

Can my team share a saved matter?

Saved matters, templates, sets, and reviews stay on one computer. The Preview does not share them or keep multiple computers up to date. Choose one person to manage a matter’s numbering.

What stays on my computer?

Saved matters keep numbering, file locations, templates, exhibit logs, and the record of your file checks. They do not contain the original PDFs, so reopening a set still needs those files. Deleting a matter does not delete source files or exported PDFs.

Which platforms and builds can I use?

The Preview is for 64-bit Windows computers with Intel or AMD processors, and Macs with Intel or Apple Silicon processors. When available, download it from this site without a GitHub account. It is not digitally signed, so your computer may show an installation warning. Download updates yourself. The browser demonstration shows the controls; use the desktop app to save marked PDFs.

How large can an exhibit set be?

You can add up to 25 PDFs per set, with up to 1,000 pages in each PDF. File-size limits are 100 MiB per PDF and 250 MiB per set (about 105 MB per PDF and 262 MB per set). Combining and splitting need extra checks, so some PDFs cannot be used.

Does automatic placement guarantee a clear spot?

No. It compares candidate positions and suggests a less-occupied area. You still inspect the page, adjust the sticker if needed, and review the exported PDF.

Can it find every exhibit in a scanned binder?

The app looks for divider text it can read. If it cannot find any in a scanned binder, separate the exhibits in another app and add those PDFs. It does not read text from scanned images or check that every expected exhibit has been received.

Can I use Word documents or signed PDFs?

The app cannot open Office documents, encrypted PDFs, or password-protected PDFs. First make a PDF working copy you are allowed to use. The original stays unchanged, but the stamped copy no longer has a valid digital signature or certification.

Can I back up or move a matter?

A workspace backup contains matter records, templates, and the record of your file checks. It does not contain the original PDFs, so keep those separately. Restore a supported backup into an empty workspace; it cannot combine work histories or keep two computers up to date.

Will there be online and desktop versions?

We plan both online and desktop versions. Exhibits v0.2.2 is a Preview for Windows and Mac. The browser demonstration shows the controls; use the desktop app to save marked PDFs. We will confirm other products’ computer and browser support before testing.

Can I take my work with me?

We want you to be able to take your work with you. Before each product launches, we will explain which files you can open and save, where your work is kept, how long it is kept, and what can be deleted.

How will pricing work?

Before we charge for a product, we will explain its price, how often you pay, how to cancel, and what happens when testing ends. There is nothing to buy on this site today.

One record through every layer.

One proceeding runs through every layer as one record: the same pages and lines, exhibits, and timecodes.

  • Pages and lines 142:18
  • Exhibits Exhibit 12
  • Timecodes 01:00:00

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