Text tool

Character Counter

Count characters with and without spaces in real time.

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0Words
0Visible characters
0Without whitespace
0Lines
0Est. minutes to read

Visible characters group emoji and combining marks. “Without whitespace” excludes spaces, tabs and line breaks. Platform limits may use a different counting rule.

Fast browser processing Private — no uploads Free to use
HOW IT WORKS

Use Character Counter in three simple steps

1

Add text

Type, paste or import a UTF-8 TXT file up to 5 MB.

2

Read the count

Your characters count updates as you type. Review the supporting statistics below.

3

Check the counting rule

Review the counting notes and optionally enter a target.

ABOUT THIS TOOL

Character Counter

Count characters with and without spaces in real time.

Visible characters group emoji and combining marks. UTF-16 code units use a technical count that some platforms use instead. Choose the rule that matches your destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why can character counts differ between websites?

Visible characters group emoji and combining marks. UTF-16 code units use a technical count that some platforms use instead. Choose the rule that matches your destination.

What does without whitespace mean?

Spaces, tabs and line breaks are excluded. Enter a target to see the remaining or excess count.

Is this tool free and private?

Yes. No account is needed, and your input is processed locally in your browser without being uploaded to FormatKit.