Character Counter — Words, Bytes, Free | How to use and interpret results
Count text characters, whitespace-separated words, lines and UTF-8 bytes in one view. Keeping character and byte counts separate helps when a form imposes a transport-size limit.
- Runs in your browser
- Nothing is uploaded
- No signup; device limits apply
Numbers stay on your device. Nothing is sent to a server.
How to use this tool
Paste the original text to update the counts, including spaces and line breaks. Check whether the destination excludes spaces or uses a different encoding before comparing its limit.
Results and examples
A uses one UTF-8 byte, while the Korean syllable 가 uses three. The word count splits on whitespace and is not a linguistic analysis of the sentence.
Worked example
A uses one UTF-8 byte, while the Korean syllable 가 uses three. The word count splits on whitespace and is not a linguistic analysis of the sentence.
Limitations
- Emoji sequences and combining characters can differ from visually perceived character counts.
- Publisher or school-specific counting policies are not selected automatically.
Fields
| Field | Guidance and constraints |
|---|---|
| Text | Check the unit and format displayed beside this field. |
Data handling
Processing stays in the current browser tab; the site does not upload tool input for the calculation itself.
Sources
Frequently asked questions
Why can one Korean character occupy several bytes?
A uses one UTF-8 byte, while the Korean syllable 가 uses three. The word count splits on whitespace and is not a linguistic analysis of the sentence.
Will every site's counter agree?
Emoji sequences and combining characters can differ from visually perceived character counts. Publisher or school-specific counting policies are not selected automatically.
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