
Count Objects in Image — AI Object Counter from a Photo
Works with JPG, PNG, WEBP
Counting a shelf, tray or pallet by hand means losing your place and starting over. Upload the photo, enter what to count, and check every marker before you trust the total.
- Upload a photo, optionally name what to count, then review the markers
- Automatic counting without drawing example boxes
- Review the markers to catch items counted twice or missed
- Review each counted detection directly on the marked result
Upload a photo and enter what to count
Tips for an accurate count
• Use an even, top-down photo with the items fully in frame
• Keep items visible and avoid overlapping objects
• Dots and heatmap show retained detections — review and correct the tally
About the Object Counter
The object counter uses the selected item name to count visible objects and marks detections for review. Counting starts automatically after you enter what to count. Mixed categories and part-versus-whole scenes can have more than one valid interpretation, so check all result markers before using the total for inventory or quality-control work.
How It Works
1. Upload a photo of your items
2. Optionally name what to count; counting starts automatically either way
3. Review the result markers and correct the tally as needed
4. Add to the tally sheet and export your stock-take as CSV
Perfect For
• Retail stock: packets, boxes and bottles
• Coins, beads, pills, seeds, screws and parts
• Inventory and stock counts
• Lab and quality-control counting
Purpose-built counters by industry
The same AI engine, tuned page-by-page for the things businesses count every day.
Bottle Counter
For shops, bars, beverage distributors and stockrooms
Box & Carton Counter
For warehouses, wholesalers and goods-in teams
Pill Counter
For pharmacies, clinics and care homes
Brick Counter
For builders, site managers and building-material suppliers
Rebar & Rod Counter
For construction sites, steel yards and fabricators
Log Counter
For timber yards, sawmills and forestry teams
Fruit Counter
For farms, packhouses and produce wholesalers
Egg Counter
For poultry farms, hatcheries and food producers
Coin Counter
For shops, collectors and cash offices
Pallet Counter
For warehouses, hauliers and logistics yards
Livestock Counter
For farms, ranches and livestock markets
AI Inventory Counter
For shops, warehouses, pharmacies and distributors
How do I count objects in a photo?
Upload a clear, top-down photo with every item in frame, enter what to count, and let counting start automatically. Each counted item gets a marker you can review; photograph mixed or tricky items in separate groups when needed. Add the total to the tally sheet and export it as CSV.
| Counting method | Automatic; enter the item name and review the result markers |
|---|---|
| Photo formats | JPG, PNG and WebP |
| What you see | Dots and a heatmap on every counted item, plus a running tally sheet |
| Exports | CSV tally sheet free; branded PDF stock-take report with Premium |
| Many photos at once | Bulk audit with Premium counts a queue of photos and adds each total to the tally |
| Teams | Sign in to save stock-takes and share a read-only link |
How to count objects in an image online and check the total
This AI object counter counts items in a picture and marks each one, so you can check the total yourself. Upload a photo of coins, parts, boxes, bottles, seeds or stock, name what to count, wait for the automatic count and review every marker. As a photo counter it runs on a phone or a computer, and a tally sheet keeps counts from several shelves together.
Count objects in an image online from a photo or camera shot
An even, top-down photo with every item fully visible gives the count its best starting point. Upload the photo, enter the item name, then press Enter or leave the field. Counting starts automatically. Each counted item gets a marker so you can check the total against the picture. If the result is unclear, take a closer photo and review the new count.
- Add a clear photo with every item in frame, or select Take a photo on a phone.
- Type what to count, such as bottles or screws, in What to count.
- Finish entering what to count and wait for the automatic result.
- Review each marker, adjust the settings if items were missed, then add the count to the tally.
Count coins, pills, parts and other items from a photo
You can count things online from a photo as long as they repeat and stay visible: coins, screws, beads, seeds, packets, bottles and produce. To count things from a photo that are not stock, name them plainly in What to count. For a coin counter online, add a picture of the coins, spread them in one layer on a plain surface and review every marker; there is a page that counts coins from a picture with the item name already set. Tablets on a tray have their own page to count tablets from a photo of the tray, set up as a visual second check.
Count mixed or tricky items
The counter chooses its method automatically from the photo and the item name. For mixed stock, enter the product you need rather than a broad category. Similar-looking products can still be confused, so check every result marker. Photograph each type separately when you need a reliable split, then save the reviewed counts as separate tally rows.
Fix a count that is too high or too low
Review the markers against the photo before using the total. Included markers changes which detections appear in the preview, and Overlay style switches between dots, heatmap, both or none. These display controls change only the preview, so reset them before downloading. If your manual count differs, enter the corrected number in the tally row. A closer photo or less overlap can help with a retry.
What AI counting from a photo can and cannot see
Photo counting and image counting work from the visible pixels only. AI counting finds the items it can see and recognize, so a stack, a heap or a hidden row is counted only as far as its edges show. Even light, one layer and a straight-down angle give the markers something real to check, and the total stays a draft until you have reviewed them. When a figure will be reported or paid for, count a second photo or recount by hand.
Keep a tally across shelves, bins and photos
Add to tally turns each image count into a labeled row with a running Total and an editable Count field. Export CSV opens in a spreadsheet, while the PDF report and the Copy team link are Premium, and saving a stock-take to your account needs a sign-in. Bulk audit, a Premium option, counts a queue of photos automatically and gives a grand total. For a stock-take across many shelves, build a reviewed stock-take shelf by shelf.
Before you count
- Photograph from straight above when you can, with items spread in one layer and nothing hidden under another item.
- Use even light, because strong glare and deep shadows are where extra or missing markers appear.
- Keep each whole item visible and avoid repeated parts hiding its outline.
- Name the item in What to count so a mixed photo is not read as something else.
- Treat the total as a draft until you have reviewed the markers.
After you review the markers
For a count that spans many shelves, build a reviewed stock-take shelf by shelf, or with Premium, count stock live through your phone camera. Crowds get a headcount built for people in a photo, and timber shot end-on has a counter set up for round log ends.
What you can do with Object Counter
Review the main capabilities before you begin.
- Count objects in a photo instead of tallying by hand
- Tally coins, pills, cells, parts and beads
- Optionally mark an example to target a specific item
- Review counted detections with overlay markers
- Run a bulk audit across many photos
- Fine-tune sensitivity to ignore tiny specks
Settings reference
15 settings
Available controls for Object Counter.
Upload
- Single photo / Bulk auditPresets
- Choose a single-photo count or a Premium bulk audit. Review every result.Options: Single photoBulk audit
Count
- Included markersSliderRange: 0–1 · Default: 0.23
- Starts at the level that suits this photo; slide toward Show more to include weaker markers or Only strongest to hide them.
- Overlay stylePresets
- Choose dots, a heatmap, both or a clean preview.Options: BothDotsHeatNone
- What to countText input
- Enter the item to count, then press Enter or leave the field to start automatically. Review every result marker.
Advanced
- Result overlayDropdown
- Choose how count markers appear in the on-screen preview; the download keeps its own markers.Options: Dots + heatmapDots onlyHeatmap only
Tally
- Add to tallyOne-click
- Add this count to the tally sheet under the name of the object that was counted. Signed-in accounts add finished counts automatically unless that is turned off under Account settings; in bulk mode every photo also has its own Add to tally button.
- LabelText input
- Rename a tally row. Edits and removals wait until you choose Save changes, so you can fix several rows at once.
- CountNumber input
- Correct a row's count; totals, the chart and exports follow once the change is saved.
- Save changesOne-click
- Apply every edited or removed tally row in one step, or choose Discard changes to leave the sheet as it was.
Chart
- By objectPresets
- The chart is the same in every counting tool and covers the tallies of all of them. By object draws a separate line chart for each tally name, such as pipes and people. By tool draws a chart for each counting tool.Options: By objectBy tool
- PeriodPresets
- Choose how far back the chart looks. Days without a count appear as zero.Options: 7 days30 days90 days12 months
History
- Counting setupGallery
- Keep comparable counts together. A first setup is created for you, so the first count can be saved straight away.
- Observed atText input
- The date and time of the count, shown as a date and a time field.
- NotesText input
- Starts with every detected object and its count, one per line, such as Pipes - 11. Edit it before saving.
- Save countOne-click
- Save the count to your account history. Open a saved count later to correct it or download its source photo.
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How Object 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.
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Use Bulk audit to run Distinct objects mode across every shelf photo in the queue, review every result, and correct the per-shelf tally before exporting a cycle count.
Small-Parts Inventory for Makers & Etsy Sellers
Mark the bead, screw or component you need in the Examples setting — 1-3 examples, one per part type — then run the count. Review the matching markers for background mistakes, then add the corrected result to the tally sheet.
Classroom & Lab Supply Counts
Create an AI-assisted draft of dice, counters, test tubes or lab kits, then review and correct the markers before exporting a reorder tally.
Shareable Stock-Take Reports for Teams
Save a completed stock-take to your account, generate a branded PDF report, and share a read-only link so managers or teammates can review the count without re-uploading anything.
Batch QC Counts for Packed Finished Goods
Run Similar items mode after marking 1-3 example units in the Examples setting — one per pack type in the shot. Review every marker and correct misses or duplicates before shipping.
Hobby Collection Counts for LEGO, Trading Cards & Models
Mark 1-3 example pieces in the Examples setting — one per piece type you're counting — then run the count. Review the result markers and correct the tally instead of starting a manual count from zero.
Guides for this tool
- A Shelf Can Look Full While the Products Customers Want Run LowA full-looking shelf can hide gaps in the products people want. Explore Pixoate visible-object counts and the context needed for a useful stock review.
- How to Count Shop Inventory from Shelf PhotosCount visible shelf stock, review object markers and export a tally. Learn how to handle hidden items, mixed products and inventory discrepancies.
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