Character Counter
With/without spaces, bytes, words
With spaces
0
Without spaces
0
Bytes
0
Words
0
Lines
0
Bytes count full-width characters as 2 and Latin characters as 1, the convention most form fields use. Nothing is sent to a server.
Count characters in your text with and without spaces, plus bytes, words and lines. A free online character counter for essays, cover letters and social posts โ nothing is uploaded to a server.
How to use
- Paste or type your text into the box below.
- Characters (with and without spaces), bytes, words and lines update instantly as you type.
- Trim your text to fit a limit โ the count updates live, and nothing leaves your browser.
FAQ
- Q. Is my text sent to a server?
- A. No. Everything is counted in your browser and nothing is uploaded, so you can safely paste private or confidential text.
- Q. How are bytes calculated?
- A. Full-width characters (Korean, Japanese, Chinese) count as 2 bytes and Latin letters, digits and basic punctuation count as 1 byte โ the convention most form fields use.
- Q. Can I use this to check social media limits?
- A. Yes. Paste your draft and check the character count before posting to X, Instagram or LinkedIn.
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