Character Counter
Count characters, words, and bytes of your text in real-time.
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Characters (with spaces)
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Characters (no spaces)
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Words
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Lines
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Bytes (UTF-8)
SNS character limits
How to Use
- 1Enter your text — Type or paste the text you want to analyze into the input area.
- 2View real-time results — The tool instantly displays character count (with and without spaces), word count, sentence count, and byte size.
- 3Copy or adjust your text — Edit your text as needed to meet character limits, then copy the final version to use elsewhere.
Tips
- ✓Korean characters are 3 bytes each (UTF-8), English characters are 1 byte.
- ✓You can check character count with and without spaces simultaneously.
- ✓Useful for checking character limits on blogs and social media.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count characters in a text online?
Simply paste or type your text into the input box. The character counter updates in real-time, showing the total number of characters, words, sentences, and byte size instantly.
Does the character counter include spaces?
Yes. The tool displays both the character count with spaces and without spaces, so you can choose whichever metric you need.
What is the byte size of my text?
The character counter calculates the byte size of your text using UTF-8 encoding. This is useful when you need to check payload sizes for APIs, databases, or SMS messages.
Can I use the character counter for Twitter or Instagram posts?
Absolutely. The tool helps you stay within platform character limits such as 280 characters for Twitter/X posts or 2,200 characters for Instagram captions.
Is there a difference between character count and word count?
Yes. Character count tallies every individual letter, number, symbol, and space, while word count tallies groups of characters separated by spaces or punctuation.