Product features
Fast page counting for mixed document folders
Batch page counting, spreadsheet export, error review, and a full CLI, all running locally on Windows. Count total pages across PDFs, TIFFs, Office files, images, and emails in seconds.
Scanning
Point at a folder. Get page counts.
Select any folder on your Windows machine and FileTally walks the entire directory tree, processing every file it finds.
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Batch folder scanning
Select any folder and FileTally scans every file inside it. No per-file uploading, no drag-and-drop limits. Just point and go.
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Subfolder depth control
Choose whether to include subfolders and how many levels deep to scan. Useful when you need counts for a top-level folder without crawling nested archives.
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Live progress tracking
A progress bar and timestamped activity log update in real time as each file is processed, so you always know where the scan stands.
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100% local & offline
FileTally runs entirely on your Windows machine. No files are uploaded anywhere. No internet connection is needed. No cloud account is required.
File types
12 format categories in a single scan
FileTally counts pages across all of these formats automatically. No manual sorting, no per-format tools, no plugins.
Counting accuracy
The right method for every file type
FileTally picks the highest-accuracy counting strategy available for each format, with automatic fallbacks when a file is damaged or an application is missing.
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PDF - library-level counting
Uses PdfSharpCore to read exact page counts from PDF structure. If a file is damaged, regex and page-object fallbacks attempt recovery before flagging for review.
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Office - COM automation
When Microsoft Office is installed, FileTally uses Word, Excel, and PowerPoint COM automation for high-accuracy counts including Excel print-area pages. Without Office, it falls back to XML metadata.
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Multi-page TIFF - frames
Scanned document sets often use multi-page TIFFs. FileTally reads each frame individually rather than counting the file as a single page.
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Text - configurable estimation
For text, code, log, and markup files, page count is estimated using configurable characters-per-page and lines-per-page ratios. Defaults (1,800 chars / 50 lines) match industry standards.
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Audio & video - duration
Media files record duration (hours, minutes, seconds) from embedded metadata. Count as one page, leave blank, or estimate pages by configurable minutes-per-page.
Policies & rules
Control how every file type is counted
Set category-level policies, create per-extension overrides, and handle compressed archives before the scan starts.
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File type policies
Control how each category is counted. Treat images as one page or leave blank. Estimate text files or count as one. Record media duration or estimate pages. Set a default for unknowns.
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Per-extension overrides
Add rules for specific file extensions. Count .tiff as one page, leave .zip blank, assign a fixed count to a proprietary format, whatever your workflow needs.
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Compressed file handling
Before scanning, FileTally detects archives and shows what's inside each: file type breakdown, uncompressed size, and password status. Extract, skip, or decide case by case. Already-extracted archives are detected automatically.
See how it works in practice - download and run your first scan in minutes.
Download for WindowsReview & diagnostics
Nothing fails silently
After every scan, review exceptions, filter problem files, and verify which counting capabilities are active on your machine.
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Review tab with issue filters
After a scan, the Review tab surfaces files needing attention. Filter by errors only, fallback/policy methods, blank page counts, or view all. Double-click any row to open the file or its folder directly.
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Error & exception flagging
Corrupted files, password-protected documents, and files that could not be opened are flagged with a status and detailed notes explaining what went wrong.
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Diagnostics tab
See which capabilities are active: PDF library, Word/Excel/PowerPoint automation, and media metadata. If something is missing, the tab explains the impact and what to install.
Export
A spreadsheet you can hand off immediately
Export to CSV, XLSX, or both. The output is structured, formatted, and ready to open in Excel.
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CSV & XLSX export
Export with one click. XLSX exports include a frozen header row, auto-filtered columns, and auto-fitted column widths, ready to open in Excel and hand off.
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Full data columns
Exports include file path, relative path, directory, file name, extension, file type category, file size, last modified date, media duration, counting method, page count, status, and notes.
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Configurable output
Choose the export folder and filename pattern. Optionally auto-open the file or folder when the export finishes.
Command line
Script it. Schedule it. Automate it.
FileTally ships with a full PowerShell CLI that mirrors every GUI option, plus a .cmd launcher for standard command prompts.
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Full CLI included
FileTally.ps1accepts the same parameters as the GUI: folder path, export format, subfolder toggle, depth limit, all file type policies, and estimation ratios. Run it from a script, a scheduled task, or a build pipeline. -
Batch launcher
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Run-FileTally.cmdwrapper is included for running the CLI from a standard command prompt, no PowerShell syntax required.
System integration
Fits into your existing workflow
Context menu, single package, persistent settings. FileTally integrates with Windows without requiring configuration.
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Explorer context menu
Right-click any folder in File Explorer and select FileTally to launch a scan immediately. No need to open the app first.
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Single package
One download includes everything: GUI, CLI, context menu entry, and uninstaller helper. No server, no admin portal, no separate dependencies to install.
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Settings persistence
All preferences, including policies, extension rules, and export settings, are saved between sessions. A reset button restores everything to defaults when needed.
Licensing
Try first. Buy when ready.
No account required. No credit card up front. The 7-day trial starts on your first successful scan, not on install.
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Free trial
FileTally includes a 7-day free trial that starts on your first successful scan, not on install. No account or credit card required.
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Simple activation
Purchase a $24.99 license from the website, then activate it in the app by pasting a key or importing a license file. One license, one machine, 12 months of app updates included, and support can resend or replace the license when a real machine change happens.
Read the licensing guide for activation, renewal, upgrades, and support details.
Ready to try it?
Download FileTally and run your first scan in minutes. The 7-day trial starts when you do, not on install.
Windows 10 or later · No account required · Runs offline