How to use Character and byte counter
Paste or type text to see counts immediately. Text stays in this browser and is not saved or uploaded.
More options sets a character or byte limit and chooses how line endings count. Characters are Unicode code points; words are whitespace-separated groups.
The text Hello contains 5 characters and 5 UTF-8 bytes. A Korean syllable usually uses 3 UTF-8 bytes.
Frequently asked questions
Do spaces count?
Both totals are shown; the excluding-spaces count removes whitespace.
Why do byte counts differ?
Encoding and line-ending conventions affect byte length. This tool uses UTF-8.
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