ICML 2026 · Page Limit

ICML 2026 Page Limit

Eight content pages for the main paper. References unlimited. Appendix in supplementary. Accepted papers get one extra page for camera-ready.

Open ICML template (with live page counter)

The rule, in one sentence

Main paper: 8 content pages. References: unlimited. Appendix: separate file. Camera-ready: 9 pages.

What counts toward the 8 pages

  • The abstract
  • All section text from Introduction through Conclusion
  • Figures and their captions
  • Tables
  • Algorithms and pseudocode
  • Inline and display equations

What does NOT count

  • References (the bibliography after the main body)
  • Acknowledgments (hidden during anonymous review; reappear in camera-ready)
  • Appendix / supplementary material (separate PDF)

Camera-ready: one extra page

Accepted ICML papers get 9 content pages for the camera-ready version, up from 8 in submission. The extra page is intended for: addressing reviewer feedback, expanding limitations, including newly visible acknowledgments, and any de-anonymized author info (institutional affiliations, ORCIDs).

How to stay under the limit

  • Move proofs to the appendix; reference them by number in the main paper.
  • Combine related plots into sub-figure layouts (subfigure or subcaption package).
  • Tighten captions — long captions are a common space hog.
  • Use vector figures (PDF) instead of bitmaps where possible.
  • Don't shrink fonts or margins — reviewers notice.

More ICML 2026 resources

ICML 2026 template

Full template with icml2026.sty pre-loaded.

icml2026.sty download

The official style file, explained.

NeurIPS page limit

Sister conference, 9-page limit.

ICLR 2026 template

Other major ML conference.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICML 2026 page limit?

Main paper submissions are capped at 8 content pages. This includes all text, figures, tables, and algorithms. References do not count and have no page cap. Accepted papers get one additional page (9 total) for the camera-ready version.

Do references count toward the 8-page limit?

No. References sit after the 8-page main body and have no page cap. You can have a 12-page paper if 8 pages are the main body and 4 pages are references, and you'll be within the rules.

Does the appendix count toward the 8-page limit?

No. Appendix material goes in the supplementary submission (a separate PDF). It does not count toward the 8-page main paper cap. Reviewers may consult the appendix at their discretion but are not required to read it.

How does ICML differ from NeurIPS on page limits?

NeurIPS allows 9 pages, ICML allows 8. Both make references unlimited and put appendices in supplementary material. Both add 1 extra page for camera-ready (10 total at NeurIPS, 9 total at ICML accepted papers).

What's the camera-ready page limit at ICML?

Accepted papers get 9 content pages for camera-ready (8 + 1 extra), plus references. The extra page is meant to address reviewer feedback or include the now-visible acknowledgments and author info.

What if I exceed the 8-page limit?

Submissions over 8 pages of main content are typically desk-rejected. ICML enforces the cap automatically through the submission system. Use the appendix for anything that doesn't fit.

Are figures and tables counted in the 8 pages?

Yes. All visible content in the main body — figures, tables, algorithms, equations — counts toward the 8-page limit. Only references, acknowledgments (in submission mode), and the appendix don't count.

How do I keep my paper under 8 pages?

Move proofs and extended ablations to the appendix. Use sub-figure layouts to combine related plots. Tighten captions. Use \vspace sparingly. The TypeTeX ICML template includes a live page counter for the main body.