Word counter

Words, characters, and reading time.

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TXT, MD · 50 MB total

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How to use this tool

  1. Choose TXT, MD from your device. Keep the total below 50 MB.
  2. Review your files and adjust the settings.
  3. Select “Count words” and download the finished result.

Formats and limitations

Counts whitespace-separated words and Unicode characters from UTF-8 text. Estimated reading time uses 200 words per minute.

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Questions about this tool

Which files can I use?

TXT, MD. Counts whitespace-separated words and Unicode characters from UTF-8 text. Estimated reading time uses 200 words per minute.

Are my files uploaded?

Files are processed on your device. Their contents are not uploaded to a processing server.

Is this tool free?

Yes. This tool is free to use within the limits shown on this page.