Text Truncator (Shorten to a Set Length)
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Trim text down to the length you need.
The quick brown fox jumps over the la…
Shorten Text
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy…
How to use it — step by step
Your text and the maximum length.
1
Add your text
Paste or type your input into the box. The Sample button fills in an example.
2
Choose the options
Pick the mode and settings you need. Results update when you run the tool again.
3
Press Shorten Text
The result is made instantly inside your browser.
4
Copy the result
Use the Copy button, or send it to another tool.
Pro tips
Small things that make the result better.
✦Cutting at a word boundary looks cleaner.
✦The ellipsis counts toward the limit when you keep it inside.
✦Use words mode for teaser text.
Quick facts
Freeno signup
Privateruns in your browser
Instantresult in a second
No limituse it as often as you like
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it cut a word in half?+
Only if you turn off "Cut at a word boundary".
Does the ellipsis count?+
Yes. The result, with the ellipsis, stays within your limit.
Is my data safe?+
Yes. Everything runs inside your own browser. Your text, files and images are never uploaded to any server.
Is this tool really free?+
Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermark and no usage limit.
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