PrivConvert

Text tool

Word Counter

Count words, characters, lines, sentences, and paragraphs.

Input
Choose a text, Markdown, HTML, CSS, or JavaScript file or paste text
Output
text files
Limits
1 file · 25 MB max

Processing runs on your device when supported. Network requests may load the app and supporting assets. Privacy details

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Your file stays in this browser.

Good to know1 file · 25 MB max
Choose a text, Markdown, HTML, CSS, or JavaScript file or paste textResult: text files
  • Your text stays in this browser while the tool runs.
  • Text previews are capped for responsiveness when output is large.

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How it works

How to use Word Counter online

  1. Paste text into the input area or choose a supported text file.
  2. Review the live word, character, line, sentence, and paragraph totals.
  3. Edit or replace the text and download the result if you need a copy.

Overview

Count words and characters without sending your text away

Paste text or open a supported text file to see word, character, line, sentence, and paragraph totals. Counting happens in your browser, making the tool useful for drafts, assignments, captions, and private snippets.

Input

Choose a text, Markdown, HTML, CSS, or JavaScript file or paste text

Output

text files

Limits

1 file · 25 MB max

Best for

Word Counter use cases

  • Check an essay, article, or application against a word limit.
  • Measure character length for a caption, summary, or form field.
  • Count lines, sentences, and paragraphs in a text file.

Processing

What happens in your browser

PrivConvert uses native JavaScript for this workflow. No setup needed. No special browser capability is required for typical inputs

Your text stays in this browser while the tool runs.

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FAQ

Word Counter questions

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Is Word Counter free to use?

Yes. This tool is free to use in your browser and does not require an account.

Is processing local?

Word Counter uses native JavaScript in the browser. Selected input is processed on your device when the required browser features are available. Application, library, model, security, and limited analytics requests may use the network.

What limits should I know about?

1 file · 25 MB max. Browser memory and format support also limit the files this tool can process.

Does the word counter include spaces in character count?

It reports both the total character count and a separate character count with whitespace removed.

Can I count words in a text file?

Yes. You can paste text or choose a supported text, Markdown, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or JSON file.