Character counter — with/without spaces, byte size

When job sites use different rules — with/without spaces, byte-based — check them all on one screen. Your text is saved only on this device.

The file is never sent to a server — processed entirely in this browser

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Exclude line breaks from the character count

0Character count including spaces

0Character count excluding spaces

0Bytes (UTF-8, Korean = 3)

0Bytes (EUC-KR, Korean = 2)

0Word count

0Line count

0Paragraph count

About 0Manuscript pages (200 characters each, approx.)

Target character count

Reference

Enter a cover letter question's character limit to see how many characters you have left.

How to use Count characters

1Paste text or type it directly.
2Shows character counts with and without spaces, and byte size (UTF-8/EUC-KR), updated in real time.
3Set a target character count to see how many characters are left.

Frequently asked questions

What about Saramin or JobKorea's standards?

Most places count characters including spaces. Where byte count is used, Korean characters count as 2 bytes (EUC-KR) or 3 bytes (UTF-8). Check the specific announcement's guidelines.

Is the text I write saved?

Saved temporarily in this browser only, never sent to a server. Click [Clear] to delete it.