Understand page estimates and quotas

How estimates work and how usage is counted.

5 min readTeachers & Parents

How are page estimates computed?

When signed in, we compute an estimate on our servers using the same settings we use for the final PDF.

Why can the estimate differ from the final PDF?

Small differences (line breaks, certain characters) can change by a line or two. We only count pages in successfully rendered PDFs.

What if the estimate exceeds the worksheet length limit?

You may be asked to shorten the text or adjust the formatting before rendering.

How many pages can a single document use?

By default, up to 15 pages per document. You can adjust font size or margins to fit more.

How do quotas work?

Your plan has separate allowances for scans and PDF generations. One image converted into text uses one scan. A successful PDF uses one PDF generation, regardless of its estimated page count.

How do I see my remaining allowances?

Sign in and open the composer. Remaining scans appear in its status area, while remaining PDF generations appear beside Create Pages. The account menu shows both.

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