Word and character counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, estimate reading time and inspect frequent words.
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Word and character counter
Measure the length of a draft, form response or text field before submission. Word counts, character counts and UTF-8 byte totals answer different limits. Use the measurement that matches the destination application's requirements.
How to use this tool
- Choose a file, drag it into the upload area, import a public file URL, or paste your text below the upload options.
- Review the settings and create your result.
- Download and check the output before using it.
Supported input formats
TXTMD
Output and limitations
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, estimate reading time and inspect frequent words.
Counts Unicode code points and grapheme clusters separately. Word boundaries use the browser language segmentation rules. Up to 12,000 characters.
What if processing fails?
Check the supported formats and file limits, then try a smaller file. Keep an original copy. A clear error message will explain an unsupported input or an unavailable processing service.