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Calorie counter by photo
Count calories from a photo.
Take a picture of your plate and get calories and macros for every food on it. Check the estimate, fix anything in a tap, and save. Free, with no trial and no account.
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Calorie counter by photo
One photo instead of ten searches.
Typing every ingredient of a home-cooked dinner is the moment most people give up on counting. A photo gets you a complete, editable draft of the meal in seconds.
Check the estimate
See each food with its weight, calories, protein, carbs and fat. Tap any item to change the amount or swap the food.
Save it
Choose breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack. Your daily totals and remaining calories update straight away.
Better photos, better numbers
Five seconds of framing pays off.
- Shoot from above, with the whole plate in the frame
- Use good light and avoid strong shadows
- Leave a fork or your hand in the picture for scale
- Photograph before mixing, if you can
- Snap drinks and sides too, or add them afterwards
Photo, then perfect
Estimates you can correct in seconds.
Change the grams
Every item shows its estimated weight. Change it and calories and macros recalculate.
Swap the food
Brown rice instead of white? Pick the right food and keep the portion.
Add what is hidden
Butter in the pan or dressing on the salad: add it from search or Quick Add.
Save as a favorite
Eat it often? Save it once and log it again later with a tap, no new photo needed.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can an app count calories from a picture?
Yes. C for Calories estimates calories and macros from a photo of your meal. It's an estimate, not a lab measurement, so the app shows each food and its weight for you to check.
Is there a free app that counts calories from a picture?
C for Calories does it for free, with no trial and no account.
Can I use a photo from my gallery?
Yes. Take a new photo or choose one from your photo library.
Is my food photo stored on a server?
No. A resized copy is sent for analysis and isn't stored by our service after the estimate is returned. If you save the meal, the photo is kept only on your phone. See the Privacy Policy for details.
What if the photo misses something?
Add the missing food from search, adjust any amount, or remove an item. The totals update as you edit.
Free download
Take a photo. Know your meal.
Download C for Calories for free on iPhone, iPad or Android. Every tracking feature is included.