Cut text to a specific number of characters or words.
Cuts text to an exact character or word count, optionally appending an ellipsis. Useful for crafting meta descriptions (155 characters), tweet previews (280 characters), or any content that must fit a strict limit.
The tool counts actual characters, not bytes — so accented letters, emoji and CJK characters each count as one. Word mode splits on whitespace and never breaks a word in the middle.
When the ellipsis option is on, the tool reserves space for it inside your limit, so the total output never exceeds the number you set. Processing is instant and local — your text is not sent anywhere.
No. Everything runs locally in JavaScript on your device — nothing is transmitted or stored.
Yes. The output is generated locally in your browser and is yours to use however you like — commercially or otherwise.
Once the page loads, yes — all processing happens in JavaScript on your device, with no server calls.
Vai.la turns any URL into a short link with click statistics, QR Code and your own biolink.
Vai.la is not responsible for how the tools are used or for decisions made based on their results.