Find the right length for your caption.
Write your Instagram caption and watch the character count update live. Keep an eye on the commonly used 2,200-character limit.
Write, count, refine.
Check a platform limit
Choose a channel to see how your text fits.
X uses the open-source twitter-text v3 weighted rules, which may differ from current X features. Other platform limits are reference values.
Quick text tools
Apply a change to the text above.
One place for everyday text tasks.
Simple utilities for writing, publishing and polishing.
Character Counter
Count every character, including spaces and punctuation.
Open toolWord Counter
Track words, sentences, paragraphs and reading time.
Open toolX Post Counter
Check a draft against the standard X post limit.
Open toolInstagram Caption Counter
Keep captions within a commonly used character limit.
Open toolLinkedIn Post Counter
Check the length of a professional update.
Open toolText Case Converter
Switch between uppercase, lowercase and title case.
Open toolGoogle Ads Counter
Validate 30-character headlines, 90-character descriptions and display paths.
Open toolRemove Line Breaks
Turn broken copied text into clean, readable lines.
Open toolWrite Instagram captions that fit
A caption can add context, personality and a call to action to a post. Use the counter to shape a draft before publishing, check how much room remains, and clean up the text without switching tools. Instagram limits and product behavior can change, so treat the displayed limit as a reference.
Useful tools.
No unnecessary steps.
Fast, focused utilities that respect your time and your text.
Try the workspaceFrequently asked questions
Clear answers about counting, formatting and privacy.
What is the Instagram caption character limit?+
The commonly referenced Instagram caption limit is 2,200 characters. Instagram may change product rules, so verify the current limit in the app before publishing.
Do hashtags count toward the limit?+
Yes. Hashtags, spaces, mentions and punctuation are part of the caption text and count toward the total.
Can I write and edit the caption here?+
Yes. Type or paste your caption, use the text cleanup actions, and copy the result when you are ready.