UTF-8 Byte Counter
Check the encoded UTF-8 byte length of text, which can differ from visible character count for many Unicode characters.
Technical text limits and encoding checks
Use the Tooloos Character Counter
This page reuses the existing Tooloos utility engine and adds search-intent guidance without creating a duplicate tool.
Character Counter
Measure characters, spaces, lines, words and UTF-8 byte length.
UTF-8 Byte Counter: step by step
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Paste or type the text you want to analyze.
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Review the live counts and related statistics.
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Edit the text if needed and watch the results update.
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Copy the text when your check is complete.
Common questions
Does character count include spaces?
The tool shows both total characters and characters without whitespace, so you can compare the two.
Does it show byte length?
Yes. The current Tooloos Character Counter shows UTF-8 byte length.
Are line breaks included in the total character count?
Yes. Total characters use the text length and include spaces and line breaks.