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Count coins from a photo in seconds
Photograph the coins spread flat and AI tallies every coin — each one marked with a dot so you can verify at a glance. Built for till floats, collection jars and coin collections.
- Counts coins even when they touch or overlap
- Mark 1–3 example coins to count exactly that item
- Preview free · free account required to download · files deleted automatically
- Free counts carry a small “Counted with Pixoate” badge · watermark-free with Premium
Works with JPG, PNG, WEBP · Free up to 20 MB, Premium 50 MB
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Tips for an accurate count
• Use an even, well-lit photo with the coins fully in frame
• Mark 1–3 example coins when other items share the photo
• Dots and heatmap show what was counted — verify at a glance
About the Coin Counter
The coin counter uses an AI similar-item engine built for dense scenes where coins touch or overlap — the case where counting by hand is slow and error-prone. Mark one to three example coins and it counts exactly that item, marking every counted one on the image so you can verify the total. Built for shops, collectors and cash offices.
How It Works
1. Photograph your coins
2. AI counts them — optionally mark 1–3 example coins
3. Verify with the dots and heatmap on the image
4. Add to the tally sheet and export your count as CSV
Perfect For
• Till float and cash-office counts
• Collection jar and donation tallies
• Coin collection inventories
• Arcade and vending machine counts
What you can do with Coin Counter
Everything this tool helps you accomplish — no learning curve, no setup.
- Count every coin in a photo automatically
- Verify till counts and cash drawers at a glance
- Tally coin jars and change collections fast
- Mark a sample coin to guide accurate counting
- See each coin marked with a numbered overlay
- Add multiple photos into one running total
- Skip tiny stray detections for a cleaner count
Settings information
12 settings
Every control in Coin Counter, explained — what it does and when to use it.
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- Single photo / Bulk auditPresets
- Switches between counting one photo at a time and Bulk audit (Premium), which counts a whole queue of photos and adds every result to the tally sheet with a grand total.Options: Single photoBulk audit
Count
- Add to tallyOne-click
- Adds the current photo's count as a new row on the tally sheet so counts from several shelves, crates or batches combine into one stock-take.
- Counting modePresets
- Chooses the counting engine: Auto picks the best one for the photo, Similar items handles piles and rows of coins, Distinct objects labels each separate item, and Max accuracy cross-checks every engine (slower).Options: AutoSimilar itemsDistinct objectsMax accuracy
- ConfidenceSliderRange: 0–1 · Default: 0.05
- Re-filters the marked detections after a count — slide toward Only confident to drop doubtful marks or toward Show more to include faint ones; the total updates instantly.
- Overlay stylePresets
- Sets how counted items appear on the live preview — dots on each item, a density heatmap, both, or a clean image — so you can verify the total visually.Options: BothDotsHeatNone
- What to countText input
- Names the item to count and comes pre-filled with coins; clear or change it to count a different item in the photo.
- Detection sensitivitySliderRange: 0–1 · Default: 0.5
- Controls how eagerly items are marked, from Larger items to Smaller items — raise it if small or faint items are missed, lower it if specks or shadows inflate the count.
Examples
- Mark example coinsDraw on image
- Drag a box around 1–3 example coins on the photo to teach the counter exactly which item to count in a busy or mixed scene.
Tally
- LabelText input
- Renames a tally row (e.g. Shelf 4 — 500ml) so each counted photo stays identifiable in the exported stock-take.
- CountNumber input
- Lets you hand-correct a row's counted number (minimum 0) if you spot a miscount; the running total and the CSV or PDF export update immediately.
Advanced
- Result overlayDropdown
- Chooses how the downloadable result image is annotated so the count can be verified on the saved file; not used in Distinct objects mode.Options: Dots + heatmapDots onlyHeatmap only
- Ignore small detectionsSliderRange: 0–1 · Default: 0
- Filters out detections smaller than the chosen size, from Off to Large only, so dust, specks and distant clutter stop inflating the total.
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Try it nowFrequently Asked Questions
Slight touching is fine — the density engine keeps touching coins apart. Avoid full overlaps (coins on top of coins): spread them one layer deep for an exact count.
usageMark 1–3 example coins by dragging a box around them and the AI counts exactly that item, ignoring everything else in the frame. Every counted item gets a dot on the image so you can verify the total at a glance.
usageYes — mark 1–3 examples of the denomination you want and the AI counts only coins like it. Count each denomination into its own tally row and export the CSV for your cash sheet.
featuresYes — counting photos is free to preview; create a free account to download for everyday use. Free downloads of the marked-up image carry a small “Counted with Pixoate” badge; with Premium that same download is watermark-free. Photos are uploaded only to process and are deleted automatically afterwards; we never keep or share them.
privacyCounting mode picks which AI engine runs on your photo. Auto lets the tool choose automatically, Similar items is built for a pile of one coin type — a jar of pennies or a till float of the same denomination — and Distinct objects switches to object detection so mixed denominations in one tray can be told apart. For a mixed-coin tray, start with Distinct objects; for a single-denomination jar, Similar items counts faster and more precisely.
usageSensitivity runs from Low to High and sets how confident the AI needs to be before marking something as a coin. Raise it toward High if coins are being missed in a dim or cluttered photo; lower it toward Low if glare, shadows or reflections off the coins are being counted as extra items. Even, flat lighting on the coins usually needs only a mid-range setting.
technicalResult overlay controls how counted coins are marked on the image: Dots + heatmap shows a dot per coin plus a density heatmap, Dots only keeps the photo clean for reports, and Heatmap only highlights dense clusters without individual markers. Ignore small detections raises the minimum size a mark needs to count, so nudge it toward Large only if stray glare, dust or coin edges are being counted as separate coins.
featuresYes — switch the Single photo toggle to Bulk audit to queue up multiple tray or jar photos. Each photo is counted with your current Sensitivity setting, a grand total is shown, and every photo's count is automatically added to your tally sheet. Bulk auditing is a Premium feature aimed at cash-office and collection-jar counts across multiple containers.
featuresTap Add to tally after each count to log that photo's total into the built-in tally sheet, labelling rows like "Till 2 — pennies" or "Jar A — quarters". Export the sheet as a CSV for your cash records, generate a branded PDF stock-take report, or sign in to save the stock-take to your account and share a read-only link with your team.
featuresSet Counting mode to Distinct objects so different coin types are recognised separately, keep Sensitivity around the middle and nudge it up if small coins are missed, and keep Ignore small detections low so real coins aren't filtered out. Mark 1–3 examples of each denomination in turn, add each run to the tally sheet, and you get a split total per coin type instead of one mixed number.
tipsYes — the tally sheet's CSV export stays free for everyday cash or collection counts, but generating the branded PDF stock-take report and using "Copy team link" to share a saved session both require a Premium plan; trying either on the free plan shows an upgrade prompt instead of the file or link. Saving a stock-take to your account and reopening it later is free, though free accounts can only keep a limited number of saved sessions at once.
pricingTap Mark example items, drag a box around 1-3 examples of the coin denomination you want counted, then tap Done marking — up to 3 examples can be active at once, and each marked box has its own Remove example button if you drag the wrong coin. The counter uses those examples to focus on that denomination and ignore everything else in frame, such as notes, a wallet, or a different coin type; Clear examples wipes all markers so you can re-mark a new denomination on the same photo.
usageThe tool gives you an exact number of coins rather than a dollar total, so it pairs with a money counter or cash denomination calculator instead of replacing one. Count each denomination separately by marking 1-3 examples, log every run as its own tally row, then multiply each row by its face value — the CSV export drops straight into a spreadsheet that does the math for you.
usageNot just to get a count — a search for a coin counter machine near me usually ends at a supermarket kiosk that keeps a percentage of your change, and a coin sorter still means feeding coins through by hand. Spreading the coins flat and photographing them gives the same count online in seconds, with a dot on every coin as proof, and it's free for everyday use.
tipsYes — this coin counter online runs entirely in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer, so there's nothing to install. Take a photo of the coins spread one layer deep, upload it, and the dotted count appears in seconds. Everyday counting is free to preview; create a free account to download, and the tally sheet keeps a running total across as many photos as you need.
usageYes — Pixoate supports batch and bulk processing. Switch to Batch mode, add up to 100 photos, set your options once, and every photo is processed with the same settings before you download one tally per photo plus a grand total. Bulk processing is a Premium feature; the output uses the same quality and settings as single mode.
featuresYes — with bulk processing you configure the settings a single time and they apply to every item in the batch, up to 100 photos. There is no need to repeat the setup per item, and Temporary uploaded and generated files are processed securely and deleted automatically.
usageHow Coin Counter helps you get it done
Real problems it solves every day — for businesses, creators, and everyday tasks. Find the use case that fits you and start in seconds.
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Photograph the coin trays at close-out and get an exact denomination-by-denomination count using Distinct objects mode, then export the tally as CSV to reconcile against the register total in seconds.
Charity Jar & Fundraiser Tallies
Count a full collection jar or donation bucket without sorting a single coin — spread it flat, run Similar items mode, and log the total straight into a shareable stock-take for your treasurer.
Coin Collection Inventory for Resale
Mark one example of a specific coin type or year with the exemplar tool to get an exact count of just that denomination across a collector's tray, ideal for pricing a lot before listing it on eBay or at a coin show.
Multi-Till Retail Audits
Switch to Bulk audit to photograph every till drawer across a shop in one pass — each photo is counted automatically and rolled into one grand total, then saved to your account and shared with head office via a read-only team link.
Vending & Arcade Machine Collections
Count coin boxes emptied from vending or arcade machines on route, adding each machine's total as its own tally row so a route report breaks down takings machine-by-machine instead of one lump sum.
Personal Spare-Change Jar Savings Tracking
Spread out a jar or piggy bank of loose change at home and count it in Similar items mode to see your savings total instantly, without sorting or rolling a single coin — handy for tracking a savings challenge or deciding when a jar is finally worth a bank trip.
Bank Deposit & Coin Roll Prep
Count loose change before exchanging coins for cash at the bank — photograph each denomination, confirm you have enough for full rolls before wrapping, and skip the cut a self-service coin machine takes out of your total.
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