Count parcels in a cage or van from a photo
Works with JPG, PNG, WEBP · Free up to 20 MB, Premium 50 MB
Spread the parcels so they overlap as little as possible — one layer deep is ideal — and photograph from above in even light. Built for warehouses, hauliers and logistics yards — review and correct each photo before adding it to a CSV or PDF tally.
- Review the photo, then count visible parcels
- Count without marking; add example boxes if you need a guided recount
- Stop counting the same parcels 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 parcels fully in frame
• Check that each marked example boxes a whole parcels rather than a repeated part
• Dots and heatmap show retained detections — review and correct the tally
About the Parcels Counter
The parcels counter counts visible parcels 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 warehouses, hauliers and logistics yards.
How It Works
1. Photograph your parcels
2. Check that parcels 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
• Loading and unloading checks against the manifest
• Depot cage counts during a sortation shift
• Driver handover tallies at the start of a round
• Evidence photos for a disputed consignment count
Counting parcels in a cage, a van or a staging lane
Couriers and depots count parcels when loading and unloading against the manifest, at driver handover before a round starts and during sortation shifts when cages fill fast. The easiest scene is a staging lane where parcels sit on the floor in one layer, photographed from a raised position or from above. Inside a van or a roll cage, parcels pile up and hide each other, so count them in layers as they come off, or photograph each shelf of the cage.
Parcels come in many shapes: cardboard boxes, poly mailers, padded envelopes and tubes. Mark one example of each main kind, up to three, so soft mailers are not skipped next to boxes. Shipping labels look alike on every parcel and may attract dots of their own, so check that each parcel carries one dot, not two. Cage mesh and van shelving in front of parcels cut them into pieces; open the cage or shoot through the gap.
Name each tally row after the route, the cage or the van, and keep the marked image if a consignment count is disputed. Cardboard boxes on a pallet are handled on the box counter, and loose letters for a postal collection on the envelope counter.
Frequently asked questions
- Does it work on a loose pile?
- It can only mark the visible layer. Spread items one layer deep, mark a clear example, and review and correct the result markers. Treat a visible-face count on a large pile as an estimate and use the same framing between checks.
- What if the photo has more than just parcels in it?
- Auto mode uses the selected item name to find what to count. For a guided recount, mark one complete, clearly visible parcels — 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 Box & Carton Counter
Review the main capabilities before you begin.
- Count boxes and cartons on pallets and stacks
- Review truck-load and inbound-shipment estimates fast
- Inspect each counted-carton marker and correct the total
- Run a bulk audit across a warehouse photo set
- Add multiple stacks to one running tally
- Ignore small stray detections for accuracy
Settings reference
12 settings
Available controls for Box & Carton 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 box 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 boxes; 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 boxesDraw on image
- Drag a tight box around one complete, clearly visible box. 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 Box & Carton 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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Photograph each pallet for a draft carton tally, then review the physical load, correct the markers, and complete the normal manifest check before goods-in sign-off.
Run Warehouse Cycle Counts from a Phone
Walk the aisles snapping each stack with your phone camera, add every count to the Tally sheet, and export the whole cycle count as a CSV or branded PDF at the end of the round.
Count a Multi-Site Dispatch in One Batch
Open Bulk audit to run Distinct objects mode across every pallet photo, then review every result before using the dispatch total.
Isolate One SKU on a Mixed Pallet
For one carton size or SKU, mark a complete carton in the Examples setting before counting, then review every marker for similar-looking boxes on the pallet.
Hand Off a Reviewed Count to Goods-In
After checking and correcting the tally against physical stock, save it and share a read-only link so the goods-in supervisor can review it. The marked image is not proof of quantity by itself.
Review an Outgoing Wholesale Order Before It Ships
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