Count cans on a shelf from a photo
Works with JPG, PNG, WEBP · Free up to 20 MB, Premium 50 MB
Photograph the shelf or rack face straight-on so each of the cans in the front row is visible; repeat per shelf and combine in the tally sheet. Built for shops, distributors and FMCG stockrooms — review and correct each photo before adding it to a CSV or PDF tally.
- Review the photo, then count visible cans
- Count without marking; add example boxes if you need a guided recount
- Stop counting the same cans twice to be sure of the total
- Free to use · No signup required · Without watermark
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 cans fully in frame
• Check that each marked example boxes a whole cans rather than a repeated part
• Dots and heatmap show retained detections — review and correct the tally
About the Cans Counter
The cans counter counts visible cans from your photo and marks detections for review. Auto mode uses the selected item name. For a guided recount, mark up to three examples of what you want counted. Visibility, overlap and similar-looking items can affect the total. Built for shops, distributors and FMCG stockrooms.
How It Works
1. Photograph your cans
2. Check that cans is selected, then choose Count
3. Review the markers and correct the tally; add example boxes for a guided recount if needed
4. Add to the tally sheet and export your count as CSV
Perfect For
• Shelf and back-room stock counts during a shift
• Checking deliveries against the invoice before signing
• Planogram compliance and facing checks
• Shrinkage spot checks between full stock takes
Counting cans on a shelf, in a tray or in a display
Store staff count cans during a shift to refill shelves, check a delivery against the invoice and spot shrinkage between full stock takes. On a shelf only the front can in each lane is visible, so photograph the shelf face straight-on and count the front row; if the shelf is uniformly stocked, multiply by the lane depth and label the result as an estimate. Shrink-wrapped trays of cans are easier from above, where every lid is a ring.
Metal cans and curved labels reflect store lighting as a bright vertical stripe, so stand square to the shelf and skip the flash. Different flavors of one brand share a shape, and Auto mode looks for cans in general; for one figure per flavor, mark one can of each as separate examples, up to three, or photograph each flavor block on its own. Pyramid displays hide the cans in the middle, so count those layer by layer.
Label each tally row by aisle and shelf, such as "Aisle 3, shelf 2", and export the CSV after the walk. Bottled drinks have their own bottle counter, glass jars are covered on the jar counter, and shelf audits that count product facings per brand are explained on the facings page.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I count a whole shelf accurately?
- Shoot each shelf face straight-on in even light, count the visible front row, and multiply by the row depth if the shelf is uniformly stocked — or photograph each row. The tally sheet adds shelf-by-shelf rows into one total.
- What if the photo has more than just cans in it?
- Auto mode uses the selected item name to find what to count. For a guided recount, mark one complete, clearly visible cans — up to 3 examples for different-looking kinds. 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 and add every reviewed result to the tally sheet as a labelled row. If you use example boxes, mark them separately on each photo. 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 Bottle Counter
Review the main capabilities before you begin.
- Count bottles on shelves, crates and cold rooms
- Tally stock for bar and beverage inventory
- Review each counted bottle marker before using the total
- Audit many photos in one bulk session
- Keep a running tally across labelled batches
- Skip tiny false detections for a cleaner count
Settings reference
12 settings
Available controls for Bottle 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 bottle per different-looking kind; Distinct objects labels separate, fully visible items without an example.Options: AutoSimilar itemsDistinct objects
- Included markersSliderRange: 0–1 · Default: 0.21
- Starts at 21%; 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
- Names the item to count and comes pre-filled with bottles; 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 bottlesDraw on image
- Drag a tight box around one complete, clearly visible bottle. The counter uses it as a visual reference; review every result marker for lookalikes or missed items.
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 Bottle 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.
Review a Delivery Against the Invoice
Photograph the pallet or crates for an AI-assisted draft, then check the physical delivery, correct the tally, and follow the normal receiving procedure before signing. Do not rely on the image alone.
Run a Bar Stocktake from Your Phone
Snap every shelf and cold-room row with your phone camera, add each shot to the Tally sheet, and export the full stocktake as a CSV or a branded PDF report for the manager.
Audit Multiple Warehouses in One Sitting
Open Bulk audit to run Distinct objects mode across every shelf photo, then review every result before using the grand total.
Isolate One Product on a Mixed Shelf
For one brand or SKU, mark a complete bottle in the Examples setting before counting, then review every marker for similar-looking products before using the tally.
Share a Reviewed Count with Your Team
After checking and correcting the markers against physical stock, save the tally and copy a read-only team link so a manager can review the result. The shared image is not proof of quantity by itself.
Count Empty Bottle Returns for Deposit Refunds
Photograph a crate or trolley of empty bottles for a draft tally, then physically review and correct it before reconciling a deposit refund or exchange.
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