Text Truncator
Cut text to a maximum length on a word boundary or hard, and see both lengths reported.
Truncate text
Original length: 0 characters
Final length: 0 characters
Type or paste text to shorten it.
How to use the Text Truncator
- Paste the text you want to shorten.
- Set the maximum length and choose a cut mode.
- Read the original and final lengths, then copy the result.
Features
- Word boundary cut keeps whole words intact
- Hard cut option stops exactly at the limit
- Optional ellipsis marks the shortened text
- Reports original and final character counts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the free online text truncator.
Paste your text, set the maximum length and the tool trims it instantly while reporting the
original and final lengths.
Word boundary mode stops at the last complete word, while hard cut stops exactly at the
character limit that you set.
Word boundary mode backs up to the previous space so it never leaves half a word, which can
shorten the result by a few characters.
Yes. Keep the ellipsis option ticked and three dots are appended at the end whenever the text
had to be shortened.
The limit counts characters, including spaces and punctuation, and the stats show both the
original and the final length.
Yes. Click Copy to place the truncated text on your clipboard, ready for a meta description
or any other preview.
Yes. The text is handled as Unicode, so accented letters and other scripts are counted
without being broken apart.
No. Trimming happens locally in your browser and nothing you paste is uploaded or stored.
Last updated: October 10, 2026