Truncate Text
Shorten text to a specific character or word limit with customizable endings. Free and easy to use.
Input Text
Truncated Output
About Truncate Text Tool
Our free online tool lets you shorten text to fit character limits for social media, meta descriptions, headlines, or other applications. Choose to truncate by characters, words, or at word boundaries for cleaner results.
All processing happens locally in your browser, ensuring your text remains private and secure. No data is uploaded to any server.
Truncation Methods
By Characters
Cuts text at the exact character count you specify. May cut in the middle of a word but ensures precise length control.
By Words
Keeps only the specified number of words. Useful when you need a specific word count rather than character count.
Word Boundary
Cuts at the character limit but ends at the last complete word. Prevents mid-word truncation for more readable results.
Each Line
Truncates each line independently to the same maximum length. Perfect for processing lists or multi-line content.
Common Character Limits
- Twitter/X: 280 characters per tweet
- Meta description: 155-160 characters recommended
- Instagram bio: 150 characters
- Facebook post: 500 characters recommended for engagement
- LinkedIn headline: 120 characters
- YouTube title: 60 characters recommended
- Pinterest description: 500 characters max
- TikTok caption: 150 characters max
Common Use Cases
- Creating social media posts within character limits
- Writing SEO-optimized meta descriptions
- Generating article previews or excerpts
- Creating notification or alert text
- Formatting text for email subject lines
- Preparing content for mobile app displays
- Creating teaser text for content cards
- Shortening product descriptions
Features
- Multiple truncation methods for different needs
- Customizable ending text (ellipsis, etc.)
- Real-time character and word statistics
- Truncate each line independently option
- Download truncated text as .txt file
- Copy to clipboard functionality
- 100% client-side processing for privacy
- No registration or installation required
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I truncate text to a specific length?
Enter your text, set your desired maximum length and ending text, then choose a truncation method: by characters, by words, at word boundary, or each line independently.
What is word boundary truncation?
Word boundary truncation cuts text at the character limit but ends at the last complete word, preventing mid-word cuts for cleaner, more readable results.
Can I customize the ending text?
Yes, you can set any ending text you want, such as '...', '... [more]', or leave it empty. The ending is added after truncation.
What is the recommended length for meta descriptions?
Google typically displays 155-160 characters for meta descriptions. Use 155 as your max length with '...' ending to stay within this limit.
Is my text data secure?
All processing happens locally in your browser. Your text is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.