Is the Text Truncator free?

Yes — the Text Truncator is completely free, with no account, subscription, signup, or usage limits.

Is my data uploaded or stored?

No. The Text Truncator processes everything locally in your browser. Your input is never uploaded, saved, or shared with any server.

Does the Text Truncator work offline?

Yes. Once the page has finished loading, the Text Truncator works without an internet connection.

Which browsers does the Text Truncator work in?

The Text Truncator works in all modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge — no plugins or extensions needed.

Does character mode count spaces?

Yes — all characters, including spaces and punctuation, count towards the character limit.

Can I truncate without an ellipsis?

Yes — clear the ellipsis field and the text will be cut cleanly with no suffix appended.

What if the text is already shorter than the limit?

The text is returned unchanged — no ellipsis is added if no truncation occurs.

Text Truncator

Truncate text to a maximum character or word count with ellipsis.

Limit

Ellipsis

Free browser-based tool · Runs 100% on your device · Last updated July 7, 2026

What is the Text Truncator?

The free Text Truncator shortens text to a specified limit by characters or words, appending a customisable suffix (default ...). Set a Limit value, choose Characters or Words mode, and optionally change the ellipsis string. It is the fastest way to generate preview snippets, meta descriptions, or card titles at exact lengths.

→ Generate 160-character SEO meta description excerpts from longer page copy.
→ Create 10-word blog post preview blurbs for a homepage card grid.
→ Truncate product descriptions to a consistent length for a product listing page.
→ Shorten user-generated comments for display in a feed without custom code.
→ Test how UI components handle truncated strings during development.

How to Use the Text Truncator

1 Paste your long text into the input area labelled "Paste your text here to truncate it…".
2 Set the Limit number field to your maximum character or word count.
3 Click Characters or Words to choose the truncation unit.
4 Optionally edit the Ellipsis field to change the suffix appended after the cut (default: ...).
5 The truncated output appears instantly. Click Copy to use it.

Key Features

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Characters or words mode

Truncate to an exact character count or a word count — your choice.
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Custom ellipsis

Change the suffix appended after truncation — use "…", " [read more]", or leave blank.
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Live preview

Output updates as you adjust the limit, mode, or ellipsis string.
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Private & offline

All truncation happens in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.

Example Usage

Example Input

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog near the river bank.

Example Output

The quick brown fox jumps...  (word limit: 5, ellipsis: "...")

Frequently Asked Questions about the Text Truncator

What is the Text Truncator?: The Text Truncator is a free online tool that lets you truncate text to a maximum character or word count with ellipsis. It runs entirely in your browser, so there is nothing to install and nothing is uploaded to a server.
Is the Text Truncator free?: Yes — the Text Truncator is completely free, with no account, subscription, signup, or usage limits.
Is my data uploaded or stored?: No. The Text Truncator processes everything locally in your browser. Your input is never uploaded, saved, or shared with any server.
Does the Text Truncator work offline?: Yes. Once the page has finished loading, the Text Truncator works without an internet connection.
Which browsers does the Text Truncator work in?: The Text Truncator works in all modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge — no plugins or extensions needed.
Does character mode count spaces?: Yes — all characters, including spaces and punctuation, count towards the character limit.
Can I truncate without an ellipsis?: Yes — clear the ellipsis field and the text will be cut cleanly with no suffix appended.
What if the text is already shorter than the limit?: The text is returned unchanged — no ellipsis is added if no truncation occurs.