Word and character counter
Count words, characters, lines and UTF-8 bytes in your text.
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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, lines and UTF-8 bytes in your text.
Counts Unicode code points and grapheme clusters separately. Word boundaries use the browser language segmentation rules. Up to 12,000 characters.
Where are my files processed?
Selected files are processed in your browser. Importing a URL uses the download service to retrieve the remote file.
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.