Pixel Counter for PNG
Scan a file to output the exact mathematical count of active pixels. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
Drop a file here, or click to browse
Files never leave your device
Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Pixel Counter for PNG
- 1. Upload the PNG. Add the image you want measured. The tool reads its width and height the moment it loads, without needing any settings from you.
- 2. Read the total pixel count. The result multiplies width by height to give the exact total, such as 2,073,600 pixels for a 1920 by 1080 photo, often useful for comparing against a megapixel spec.
- 3. Copy the result. Copy the pixel count to paste into a spec sheet, a size comparison, or wherever you need the exact figure documented.
When to use Pixel Counter for PNG
Pixel Counter for PNG scans a file and reports the exact mathematical count of pixels it contains, turning a dimension pair into a single comparable number. It is a quick way to check resolution without opening image properties elsewhere.
- Comparing camera export resolutions. Two photos exported from different devices need a quick side-by-side check of total pixel count to see which one actually captured more detail before choosing which to use.
- Verifying a resize met a megapixel target. A print vendor requires a minimum megapixel count for large-format prints. Counting the pixels in photo.png confirms it clears the threshold before submission.
- Estimating processing time for a batch job. A developer testing an image-processing script wants to know the total pixel count of a sample file to estimate how long a full batch run will take.
Examples
Total pixels
Input
photo.png (1920×1080)
Output
2,073,600 pixels
About the Pixel Counter for PNG tool
Pixel Counter for PNG runs as plain JavaScript in your browser tab, with no server behind it. Scan a file to output the exact mathematical count of active pixels. Whatever you put in stays on your device from start to finish.
The tool is part of EditSafely's PNG Tools section, 108 single-purpose utilities built around the same idea: open the page, get the result, keep your data to yourself.
There is nothing to configure. Provide the input and the result appears on its own. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
That local-first design has practical benefits beyond privacy. The tool keeps working on a flaky connection once the page has loaded, results are instant because nothing round-trips to a server, and it is safe to use with confidential material.
Frequently asked questions
Does Pixel Counter for PNG cost anything?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No data leaves your device. The whole tool is JavaScript that runs inside your browser tab, so there is no upload, no server-side processing and no log of what you did. If you disconnect from the internet after the page loads, it keeps working.
Which files does Pixel Counter for PNG accept?
It accepts PNG images. There is no file size cap imposed by a server; very large files are limited only by your device's memory.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
Nothing to install and no account needed. Open the page in any up-to-date browser, including on a phone or tablet, and the tool is ready.
How do I use the result?
The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.