Count Objects in Image — AI Object Counter from a Photo — online object counter that marks and counts items in a photo
AI Object Counter

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

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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.

Object counter at a glance
Counting methodAutomatic; enter the item name and review the result markers
Photo formatsJPG, PNG and WebP
What you seeDots and a heatmap on every counted item, plus a running tally sheet
ExportsCSV tally sheet free; branded PDF stock-take report with Premium
Many photos at onceBulk audit with Premium counts a queue of photos and adds each total to the tally
TeamsSign 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.

  1. Add a clear photo with every item in frame, or select Take a photo on a phone.
  2. Type what to count, such as bottles or screws, in What to count.
  3. Finish entering what to count and wait for the automatic result.
  4. 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.

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

For Business

Reviewed Warehouse Cycle Counts

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.

For E-commerce

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.

Education

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.

Productivity

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.

For Developers

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.

Personal Use

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.

Watch each transformation land

Every photo crosses the slash untouched and comes out the other side finished.