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More TextMeter tools

Measure text without sending it anywhere.

Count words, Unicode characters, UTF-8 bytes, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time locally.

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Word counter for private drafts.

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and bytes without uploading a draft.

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Reading time calculator for any draft.

Estimate reading and speaking time from a local word count.

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TextMeter privacy

How TextMeter keeps pasted text local.

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Characters versus bytes

Character counts follow Unicode code points in this utility. UTF-8 byte counts describe storage or transport size and can be larger.

Reading and speaking time

Time estimates divide the word count by a fixed pace. They do not measure pauses, code blocks, tables, or audience familiarity.

TextMeter

Measure words, characters, reading time, and speaking time as you type.