Inventory & stock counting
AI Counting Tools — Count Objects and Items from a Photo
Photograph the shelf, stack, tray or crowd for an AI-assisted estimate with retained detections marked for review. Mark 1–3 examples of the item you want counted (people counting needs none), then correct each result before adding it to an exportable tally.
Object Counter
Estimate an object count from a photo. Review and correct the numbered markers before using the count.
People Counter
Estimate how many people appear in a photo. Review the markers and verify the count before official use.
Live Object Counter
Aim your phone at separated, fully visible items and review the detector markers as the count updates in real time.
What do you count?
Purpose-built counters for the things businesses count every day.
Bottle Counter
Count bottles on shelves, in crates, or in cold rooms from one photo, with counted detections marked for review.
Box & Carton Counter
Count boxes on pallets, in stacks, or in trucks from one photo, with counted detections marked for review.
Pill Counter
Count pills in trays from one photo, with counted detections marked for qualified review.
Brick Counter
Count bricks in stacks, on pallets, or in deliveries from one photo, with counted detections marked for review.
Rebar & Rod Counter
Count rebar and steel rods in bundles or deliveries from one photo, with counted detections marked for review.
Log Counter
Count logs in piles or truck loads from one photo, with counted detections marked for review.
Fruit Counter
Count fruit in crates, trays, or harvest bins from one photo, with counted detections marked for review.
Egg Counter
Count eggs in trays or on collection tables from one photo, with counted detections marked for review.
Coin Counter
Count coins in till floats, jars, or collections from one photo, with counted detections marked for review.
Pallet Counter
Count pallets in racking, yards, or trailers from one photo, with counted detections marked for review.
Livestock Counter
Count cattle, sheep, goats, or poultry from one photo, with counted detections marked for review.
AI Inventory Counter
Create draft inventory tallies from shelf, stack, crate and pallet photos, then review and correct the markers before exporting a CSV stock-take.
Every industry counts something
Dedicated pages with photo guidance for the things your industry counts every day.
Construction & building materials
Warehouse & logistics
Pharmacy & medical
Bakery & food production
Cash, tickets & events
Sports, toys & collections
Timber & forestry
Textile & garments
Plants & nursery
Laboratory & life sciences
Aerial & site surveys
From photos to a finished stock-take
- Photograph or go live — take one clear photo, go live for separated items, or queue several existing photos in Bulk audit.
- AI estimates each photo — upload stages the photo first; choose Count when your settings are ready, and open Examples when you want to target a specific item.
- Review and correct — markers show the retained detections; compare them with the physical scene and correct misses or duplicates before using the tally.
- Export and share — labelled tally rows with a grand total; export CSV free, generate a branded PDF report, save stock-takes to your account and share read-only links with your team.
Building inventory counting into your own software? The counting engine is available through the developer API for Enterprise customers — contact us for access.
Counting app for photos: choose the right tool for objects, people or stock
A photo counter estimates how many items, people or stock units are visible in a picture and marks each one so you can check it. Choose a counting tool by what you are counting and how many photos you have. Every count is an estimate to review, not a certified figure, so compare the markers with the scene before you use the total.
Count objects from a photo
Count objects in an image with 3 modes: Auto counts the item you name, Similar items follows 1 to 3 examples you mark, and Distinct objects labels each separate object. Dedicated counters use the same approach with wording for the job, so choose the one closest to what you photograph.
Warehouse and retail teams can count boxes and cartons on pallets and bottles on shelves or in crates. Building materials such as bricks in a stack and pipes in a bundle have their own pages. A cash office can count coins in a till float, a pharmacy can draft a count of pills and capsules before a qualified stock check, and a farm can estimate livestock in a pen.
Count people in a crowd or room
Count people in a photo without marking any examples. Small groups get numbered boxes, while dense crowds switch to a density estimate shown as dots and a heatmap. There are options to include people facing away and to favor accuracy over speed. Scene pages such as event attendance and shop footfall add photographing tips for those venues, and people hidden behind others or far from the camera are harder to count, so photograph from a raised position when you can.
Count live with your camera
Count live with your phone camera when the items are separated and fully visible, such as parts on a tray. It samples frames while the camera runs, draws a dot on each detection and shows the current count. It is a Premium feature, it uses the rear camera and it does not produce a downloadable image, so use a photo count when you need a record.
Turn counts into a stock-take
Build a stock-take from shelf photos when you count mixed stock. Add each result to a tally with Add to tally, label the rows, and export the sheet as CSV for Excel or Sheets. Signed-in users can save stock-takes to their account, and Premium adds a PDF report, read-only team links and Bulk audit for counting a queue of photos with a grand total. Teams that count at volume can read how the inventory counting workflow combines web batch counting with a structured API.
Before you trust a count
- Photograph straight on, in even light, with one layer of items and nothing cropped at the edges.
- Mark one clear, complete example when several kinds of item share the frame.
- Check every marker against the photo and correct misses or duplicates before using the total.
- Hidden items cannot be inferred, so count each visible face or layer on its own.
- Treat the result as a draft where a regulated or audited count is required.
Frequently asked questions
- How accurate is counting items from a photo?
- It is an estimate. Clear, separated items in even light count well, while stacked, overlapping or hidden items are harder. Review each marker and correct the tally before you use it.
- Can I try photo counting without an account?
- Yes. You can upload a photo, run a count, review the markers and export a CSV tally without creating an account. Premium adds full-resolution object results, PDF reports, bulk audits and live camera counting.
- Does the people counter work on a dense crowd?
- Within limits. Dense scenes switch to a density estimate, which is an approximation rather than an exact headcount. Faces that are hidden or very small are missed, so review the result and photograph from a raised position.
- How do I count items stacked on a pallet or in a pile?
- Photograph one visible face straight on, then count it. Items hidden behind the face cannot be inferred reliably, so treat any multiplication by depth as an estimate or photograph each accessible side.
- Can I count many photos in one go?
- Bulk audit counts a queue of photos and shows a count for each plus a grand total. It is a Premium feature, and each photo is counted one at a time.
- Can I use a photo count for an audit or regulated stock?
- Use it as a draft. The markers help you check a count quickly, but a qualified person should confirm figures that need audit evidence or follow regulated procedures.
- What should I mark as an example?
- Mark one complete, clearly visible item, not a label or a part of one. If the photo holds different-looking kinds, add an example for each kind you want counted, up to 3.
Watch each transformation land
Every photo crosses the slash untouched and comes out the other side finished.
