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Instagram caption character counter
Write your caption and see how many of the 2,200 characters you have used. The counter is preset to the Instagram caption limit, with tips on the part people see first.
- Free
- No sign-up
- Runs in your browser
Most used words
100% private — your text is analysed in your browser and never sent to any server.
Next step
Keep going with your result in another tool. Nothing is uploaded.
How it works
Check the limit
The limit is already selected; change it to compare with another.
Edit until it fits
Trim the text, then copy it into your app.
How to check your character count
To check your character count, type or paste your text in the box above. The counter shows how many characters you have used against the limit already selected for this page, and warns you when you go over. Words, sentences and reading time update too. Everything is counted in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
Instagram character limits
| Where | Limit |
|---|---|
| Caption | 2,200 characters |
| Hashtags in a post | up to 30 |
| Bio | 150 characters |
| Comments | 2,200 characters |
| Visible before the more link | roughly 125 characters |
Write the first line for the feed
Instagram shows only the beginning of a caption, roughly the first 125 characters, before the more link. That first line decides whether people keep reading, so put the hook, the question or the key information there and keep the details for later. The counter helps you see exactly how much text you have before and after that point.
A structure that works
- Hook: one short line that makes people tap more.
- Body: the story, tip or information, in short paragraphs separated by blank lines.
- Call to action: a question or an invitation to save, share or comment.
- Hashtags: a handful of relevant ones, at the end or in the first comment.
Counting and formatting
Line breaks and emoji count towards the total, so a caption with many blank lines and emoji fills up faster than plain text. Draft it here, where you can also see word count, reading time and your most repeated words, and paste it into Instagram once you are inside the limit.
Private by design
Your text is processed in your browser and never sent to a server, so you can safely convert drafts, contracts, code or anything private.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Instagram caption limit?
2,200 characters, with up to 30 hashtags in a post. The bio is limited to 150 characters.
How much of my caption is shown before more?
Roughly the first 125 characters, though it varies with the device and with line breaks. Put the hook there.
Do hashtags and emoji count?
Yes. Hashtags, emoji, spaces and line breaks all count towards the 2,200 limit.
Is this converter free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no limit, and it runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to a server.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works in any modern mobile browser, and the result updates as you type.
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