Free Word and Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs while viewing reading estimates.
Use the tool
Start the interactive tool on the main PDF Engine page. Selected files are processed in your browser for supported operations.
How to use Word Counter
- Type or paste text into the box.
- Review word, character and sentence counts as they update.
- Use the keyword list and copy option if helpful.
When it is useful
Check essay word limits, article length, social posts, meta descriptions or short writing assignments.
Important limitations
Counting rules can differ for hyphenated words, languages and unusual punctuation. Treat reading and speaking times as estimates.
Privacy and file handling
This tool is designed to process supported files locally in your browser; the static website does not provide server-side file storage. Your browser still downloads the JavaScript libraries required for some operations from third-party content delivery networks. See the Privacy Policy for details. Do not use the output without checking it, and keep your original file.
Frequently asked question
Text is processed in the browser by this page; it is not sent to a PDF Engine document-processing server.
Read the word counter guide for step-by-step instructions, tips, and limitations.
Read the word counter guide for step-by-step instructions, tips, and limitations.
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