Text Truncator

Truncate text to specific length

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About Text Truncator

Text Truncator shortens text to a character or word limit you set, adding "..." when it cuts the text short, entirely in your browser.

1Paste or type your text into the input field.
2Type your desired limit into the "Limit" field, and choose "Characters" or "Words" as the unit.
3Click "Truncate" to process your text.
4Copy the shortened text from the output field.

Is Text Truncator free to use?

Yes, it's completely free with no signup required.

Does it cut off mid-word?

In "Characters" mode, yes — it cuts at the exact character count, which can land mid-word. Use "Words" mode if you want to always keep whole words.

Does it add "..." every time?

Only when the text actually exceeds your limit — if your text is already shorter, it's returned unchanged with no ellipsis added.

Is my data private?

Yes, everything happens locally in your browser — nothing is sent to a server.

✓Use "Words" mode instead of "Characters" if you want to avoid cutting a sentence off mid-word.
✓Leave a small buffer below a hard platform limit (e.g., truncate to 270 rather than exactly 280) to leave room for hashtags or mentions you add afterward.
✓Always proofread the truncated result, since cutting at a fixed limit can occasionally land right before important context.
✓The "Limit" field accepts any number you type — it's not a fixed dropdown of preset lengths.