Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about how TableForge counts pages and calculates pricing
📊Understanding Page Counting
How does TableForge count pages?
TableForge processes your documents using cloud-based with AI infrastructure. Billing is calculated based on "page units" - a standardized way to measure content across different file types.
Different file formats have different rules for what counts as one page unit:
Page Unit Calculation by File Type
PDF & TIFF Files
Each page or image = 1 page unit
Example: A 10-page PDF = 10 page units
Word Documents (DOCX)
Counted by the number of pages in the document = 1 page unit each
Example: A 5-page Word document = 5 page units
PowerPoint Presentations (PPTX)
Each slide = 1 page unit
Example: A 20-slide presentation = 20 page units
Image Files (JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, HEIF)
Each image = 1 page unit
Example: A scanned receipt image = 1 page unit
⚙️Processing Limits & Requirements
Maximum Pages Per Document
All tiers: Up to 1,000 pages per PDF document. Multi-page TIFFs are also supported.
File Size Limits
Maximum file upload sizes:
- • PDF documents: 50 MB per file
- • Images (JPG, PNG, etc.): 20 MB per file
- • Word / PowerPoint: 50 MB per file
Monthly Quotas (Subscription Plans)
Each subscription tier includes two separate monthly quotas:
Document Scans (Phase 1 - Preview & Analysis)
- • Entry: 300 scans/month
- • Pro: 1,500 scans/month
- • Business: 5,000 scans/month
Table Extractions (Phase 2 - Full Processing)
- • Entry: 100 Quick pages per month (or 50 Structured, 25 Layout)
- • Pro: 500 Quick pages per month (or 250 Structured, 125 Layout)
- • Business: 2,000 Quick pages per month (or 1,000 Structured, 500 Layout)
Pages beyond your monthly allowance are billed at reduced overage rates (varies by tier and extraction mode)
Image Requirements
- • Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, HEIF
- • Images larger than 3,072×3,072 pixels are automatically scaled down
- • For best OCR results, ensure text is clear and legible at 150+ DPI
📊What's the Difference Between Scans and Extractions?
Phase 1: Document Scans (Preview & Analysis)
When you first upload a document, we scan it to identify tables and provide you with a preview. This is a fast analysis step that lets you see what tables are available before deciding which ones to extract.
Scans count toward your scan pages quota but do not produce final Excel/Markdown files.
Phase 2: Table Extractions (Full Processing)
After scanning, you select which tables to extract and choose an extraction mode (Quick Table, Structured Data, or Layout Fidelity). This produces the final Excel or Markdown file you can download.
Different extraction modes require different amounts of processing power, so they count differently toward your monthly extraction allowance:
- • Quick Table: 1 page each (fastest, basic extraction)
- • Structured Data: Counts as 2 Quick pages each (adds metadata columns)
- • Layout Fidelity: Counts as 4 Quick pages each (best-effort layout preservation)
- • Markdown for AI: Counts as 2 Quick pages each (optimized for LLM/RAG pipelines)
For example, with a Pro plan (500 Quick pages/mo), you could extract 500 Quick pages, or 250 Structured pages, or 125 Layout pages — or any mix.
💡 Why Two Quotas?
This dual-quota system gives you flexibility: scan many documents to find the tables you need, then extract only the most valuable ones with the appropriate level of processing. You're not locked into a single "pages per month" limit — instead, you can optimize based on your workflow.
💵How Does Overage Billing Work?
If you exceed your monthly quotas, we bill overages at mode-specific rates — you only pay for what you use, and the rate varies based on the extraction mode you choose.
Scan Page Overage (Phase 1)
Document scans beyond your monthly quota are billed at these rates:
- • Entry: $0.05 per scan page
- • Pro: $0.04 per scan page
- • Business: $0.03 per scan page
Extraction Overage (Phase 2 - Mode-Specific)
Extractions beyond your monthly quota are billed based on the extraction mode you choose:
Quick Table Mode
- • Entry: $0.12/page • Pro: $0.09/page • Business: $0.06/page
Structured Data Mode
- • Entry: $0.24/page • Pro: $0.18/page • Business: $0.12/page
Layout Fidelity Mode
- • Entry: $0.48/page • Pro: $0.36/page • Business: $0.24/page
Markdown Mode
- • Entry: $0.24/page • Pro: $0.18/page • Business: $0.12/page
💡 Transparent Billing
Your Stripe invoice will show separate line items for scan overages and each extraction mode you used. For example: "Scan Pages overage: 100 pages × $0.05" and "Quick Table overage: 25 pages × $0.12". No surprises — you see exactly what you used and what you paid.
🖼️What About Embedded Images?
Important Note
Word documents and PowerPoint presentations are processed using Quick Table extraction only. For advanced extraction modes (Layout Fidelity, Structured Data, Markdown), convert your document to PDF first.
For best results with scanned documents, ensure the image is clear and well-lit. Each image file is counted as 1 page unit.
Supported image formats: JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, and HEIF. Multi-page TIFFs are supported and each page counts as a separate page unit.
💰Pricing Examples
Example 1: Small PDF (One-Time, Quick Table)
15-page PDF document
Cost: $5.00 (1 block of 30 pages at $5/block)
Example 2: Large PDF (One-Time, Quick Table)
50-page PDF document
Cost: $10.00 (2 blocks of 30 pages at $5/block)
Example 3: Small PDF (One-Time, Layout Fidelity)
10-page contract requiring layout preservation
Cost: $15.00 (1 block of 15 pages at $15/block)
Example 4: Word Document (One-Time, Quick Table)
8-page Word document with tables
Cost: $5.00 (1 block of 30 pages) — Quick Table extraction only for DOCX
Subscription Plan Example (Pro Tier)
Monthly plan: $49.99 includes 1,500 scan pages and 500 extraction credits
You scan 1,600 pages and extract 550 Quick Table pages in one month:
Cost: $58.49 ($49.99 base + 100 scan overage × $0.04 + 50 Quick overage × $0.09)
💡Tips to Optimize Your Costs
Limit to Specific Pages
Only need specific pages? For larger documents, you can limit processing to a page range. For example, process pages 5-10 instead of all 100 pages to save significantly on one-time costs.
Choose the Right Extraction Mode
Use Quick Table mode for basic data extraction at the lowest cost. Only upgrade to Structured Data or Layout Fidelity when you need the additional processing they provide.
Consider a Subscription for Regular Use
If you regularly process documents, subscription plans offer better per-page rates. For example, the Pro plan ($49.99/month) gives you 500 Quick pages at $0.10/page — nearly half the one-time rate of $0.17/page.
Combine Multiple Worksheets
For Excel files, remember that each worksheet counts as one page unit. If possible, consolidate data into fewer worksheets to reduce page count.
Still Have Questions?
Our support team is here to help you understand how page counting works for your specific use case.