Text Truncator

Truncate text to a specific number of characters or words. Smart word boundary detection, ellipsis, and read more link generator.

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About the Text Truncator

This free, private text truncation tool gives you precise control over how your text is shortened. Whether you need character-limited excerpts for meta descriptions, word-limited summaries for blog previews, or clean truncated text with "read more" links, this tool handles it all with smart defaults.

Char or Word Limit

Truncate by exact character count or word count. Choose the method that fits your use case — meta descriptions, excerpts, or summaries.

Smart Word Boundary

Never cut words in half. The smart option finds the nearest word boundary so your truncation always looks clean and professional.

Read More Generator

Automatically generate a "read more" link after truncated text. Perfect for blog excerpts, article previews, and content summaries.

Live Preview

See your truncated text update in real-time as you adjust settings. No buttons to click — instant results as you type or tweak options.

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Multilingual Support

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🪜 How to Use This Tool

  1. Enter your text or prompt
    Paste text to improve or describe what you want to generate. More context produces better results.
  2. Configure settings
    Select language, tone, creativity level, and any specific formatting or length requirements.
  3. Generate and review
    AI processes your input and produces output. Review for accuracy and alignment with your goals.
  4. Copy and use
    Copy the result and edit further as needed. AI output is a starting point — your refinement makes it great.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this text tool free?▼
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Is my text stored?▼
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