Count beehives in an apiary from a photo
Photograph along the rows from above or a high angle so each of the beehives is distinct; count bed by bed and combine in the tally sheet. Built for farmers, ranchers and livestock markets — review and correct each photo before adding it to a CSV or PDF tally.
- Review the photo, then count visible beehives
- Mark an example of each different-looking kind — up to three — before you count
- Stop counting the same beehives twice to be sure of the total
- Free to use · No signup required · Without watermark
Works with JPG, PNG, WEBP · Free up to 11 MB, Premium 50 MB
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Tips for an accurate count
• Use an even, well-lit photo with the beehives fully in frame
• Check that each marked example boxes a whole beehives rather than a repeated part
• Dots and heatmap show retained detections — review and correct the tally
About the Beehives Counter
The beehives counter works from the 1–3 example beehives you mark — one per different-looking kind — filters low-confidence repeat candidates, and marks retained results for review. Distinct objects mode boxes each separated item without needing examples. Visibility and overlap still affect the total. Built for farmers, ranchers and livestock markets.
How It Works
1. Photograph your beehives
2. Mark an example beehives for each different-looking kind — up to three — then choose Count
3. Review the dots, heatmap and your marked examples; correct the tally as needed
4. Add to the tally sheet and export your count as CSV
Perfect For
• Apiary inventories across scattered out-yards
• Checking hive numbers before and after pollination contracts
• Season-start and season-end colony counts
• Records for hive insurance or a registration return
Frequently asked questions
- How do I count long rows or beds?
- Photograph one bed or section at a time from as high an angle as practical, keep rows in focus, then review and correct each result before adding it to the tally sheet. Marked photos support review but are not proof of physical quantity.
- What if the photo has more than just beehives in it?
- Your marked examples tell the counter exactly what to count. Drag a tight box around one complete, clearly visible beehives — up to 3 examples for different-looking kinds — and only matching items are counted. Similar-looking distractors can still affect the result, so review every marker before using the total.
- Can I count several photos into one total?
- Yes — count each photo with its own marked examples, and add every result to the tally sheet as a labelled row. A marked example belongs to the photo it was drawn on, so mark each photo as you go. Export the tally as CSV or a PDF report, or save it to your account.
- Is it free and private?
- Yes. You can count, review and download a free result without an account. Downloads are free without a watermark. No signup required. Server-processed photos are encrypted in transit and removed under our Security policy.
What you can do with Livestock Counter
Review the main capabilities before you begin.
- Count cattle, sheep, goats and poultry from a photo
- Run fast herd checks in the field
- Tally market lots and sale pens from images
- Optionally mark an animal to target one type
- Review each counted-animal marker in the overlay
- Add multiple field photos into one running tally
- Filter tiny detections, then review the remaining markers
Settings reference
12 settings
Available controls for Livestock Counter.
Upload
- Single photo / Bulk auditPresets
- Choose a single-photo count or a Premium bulk audit. Review every result.Options: Single photoBulk audit
Count
- Add to tallyOne-click
- Add this photo as a row in the current stock-take.
- Counting modePresets
- Chooses the counting engine: Auto and Similar items count from your marked examples — mark 1 to 3, one complete animal per different-looking kind; Distinct objects labels separate, fully visible animals without an example.Options: AutoSimilar itemsDistinct objects
- Included markersSliderRange: 0–1 · Default: 0
- Starts at Show more so every returned candidate marker is visible; slide toward Only strongest to hide weaker markers.
- Overlay stylePresets
- Choose dots, a heatmap, both or a clean preview.Options: BothDotsHeatNone
- What to countText input
- Names the item to count and comes pre-filled with animals; clear or change it to count a different item in the photo.
- Detection sensitivitySliderRange: 0–1 · Default: 0.5
- Adjust detection sensitivity for larger or smaller visible items.
Examples
- Mark example animalsDraw on image
- Drag a tight box around one complete, clearly visible animal. The counter uses it as a visual reference; review every result marker for lookalikes or missed animals.
Tally
- LabelText input
- Rename this row so it is identifiable in the exported stock-take.
- CountNumber input
- Correct this row's count; totals and exports update automatically.
Advanced
- Result overlayDropdown
- Choose how count markers appear on the downloaded result.Options: Dots + heatmapDots onlyHeatmap only
- Ignore small detectionsSliderRange: 0–1 · Default: 0
- Ignore detections below the selected size.
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Try it nowHow Livestock 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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Market Lot Review for Buyers and Sellers
Both sides of a livestock sale can use separate AI-assisted drafts, then jointly check and correct them against the physical lot before closing. A marked image can support that review but is not a verified sale record by itself.
Transport Load-Out Manifest Review
Use the marked result as a preliminary transport estimate, then have qualified staff complete the required physical and manifest checks and correct the tally. The AI image alone is not a compliance or load record.
Drone Pasture Surveys at Scale
Fly a top-down drone pass over open pasture for a large-area estimate, then review the markers and physically confirm exceptions before using the tally for herd decisions.
Multi-Species Farmyard Inventory
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Every photo crosses the slash untouched and comes out the other side finished.
