How to count pages with the PDF page counter
- 1 Drop one or more PDFs into the box, or press browse.
- 2 Read the total pages, number of files and total size at the top.
- 3 Check each file's pages, page size and file size in the table.
- 4 Press Copy summary to paste the counts anywhere.
Using page counts for quotes and limits
- Printing: print shops charge per page, so the total helps you check a quote. Double-sided printing uses half the sheets.
- Translation and typing: many services price by page; check the page size too, since A4 and Letter hold different amounts.
- Submission limits: if a portal accepts only a few pages, delete pages or split the PDF.
Counting reads only the file structure, so it is instant even for large files, and many password-protected PDFs can still be counted. To combine a batch into one file, use Merge PDF.
Features
Many files at once
Count a whole folder of PDFs together.
Totals
Total pages and total size for the batch.
Page size
Shows A4, Letter, Legal, A3 or the size in millimetres.
Protected files
Counts pages even in many password-protected PDFs.
When to use it
Printing quotes
Know the page count before ordering prints. Making a document from notes? Text to PDF creates one in seconds. Make the files smaller with Compress PDF.
Translation and typing
Estimate work by page. Too many pages? Remove some with Delete PDF Pages.
Submissions
Check documents meet page limits. Split long documents into parts with Split PDF.
Archiving
Audit the size of a document collection. Combine counted files into one with Merge PDF.
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Frequently asked questions
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. Everything happens inside your own browser, so the file never leaves your device. That makes it safe for contracts, statements, ID documents and anything else private. Once the page has loaded, the tool even works offline.
How many files can I count at once?
As many as you like. Add more at any time with Add more.
Does it work with password-protected PDFs?
Often, yes. Many protected files can still be counted, and they are marked as protected in the table.
What page sizes can it detect?
A3, A4, A5, US Letter and Legal by name, and any other size in millimetres. Landscape pages are marked.
Does it read the pages?
It only reads the structure of the file, which is why it is fast even for large PDFs.
Can I copy the results?
Yes. Copy summary gives you each file's page count and the total.
Why does a file say Could not read?
The file may be damaged or not really a PDF.
Why count pages before printing?
Print shops and copy centres charge by page, so knowing the total helps you check a quote.
Does it count blank pages?
Yes. Every page in the file is counted, including blank ones.
Can I count pages on my phone?
Yes. Pick the PDFs from your files or downloads, and the counts appear in a second.
Does it change my files?
No. The files are only read to count their pages, and nothing is saved or uploaded.
Is the page size always the same in a file?
Usually, but not always. The table shows the size of the first page.
Can I count Word documents?
No. Convert them to PDF first, then count the pages here.
How this tool works. These PDF tools run entirely in your browser using two widely used open-source libraries: PDF.js, the PDF engine built into Firefox, to read and render pages, and pdf-lib to create and edit files. Each tool is tested with typed documents, phone scans and photo-heavy files before it goes live, and nothing you open is sent to a server.
Built and reviewed by Hamza Farooq, founder and lead developer
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