PDF Page Counter
Count pages in many PDFs at once, with totals and print cost.
About this tool
Drop in one or many PDFs to list each file's page count and size, with the total pages, sheets of paper needed, printed sides for any number of copies and an optional cost at your price per side.
Counting pages for printing and billing
Opening dozens of PDFs one by one to add up pages is slow. This counter reads each file's page tree, the same count every PDF reader shows, and adds them up. It also works out the sheets of paper needed: single-sided, every page is a sheet; double-sided, each file needs half its pages rounded up, because a file with an odd number of pages leaves its last sheet's back blank and the next file starts on a new sheet. Multiply by copies to get printed sides, and enter a price per side to estimate the cost, useful for print shop quotes, student printing credit, or billing scanning and translation by the page. Files that can't be read (badly damaged or not really PDFs) are marked rather than silently skipped, and password-protected PDFs are usually still counted because the page structure can often be read without opening the content. The list can be copied or downloaded as a CSV for a spreadsheet or invoice. Honest limits: blank pages count like any other (the blank page remover can drop them first), and colour and paper size aren't priced separately. The PDF page size checker shows each page's size.
Frequently asked questions
How do I count pages in multiple PDFs at once?
Drop all the PDFs in together. Each file's count and the grand total appear immediately.
How many sheets do I need for double-sided printing?
Each file needs half its pages rounded up, and the counter adds these up for you.
Does it count password-protected PDFs?
Usually yes, because the page structure can often be read without the password. Damaged files are marked unreadable.
Can I export the page counts?
Yes. Copy the list or download it as a CSV for a spreadsheet.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything is processed in your browser on this device; nothing is uploaded or stored.