Free Resume Character Counter
Job portals and LinkedIn fields often enforce strict character limits. Use this free resume character counter to track characters with and without spaces so your professional summary, headline, and bullets fit every form the first time.
With spaces
0
Without spaces
0
Lines
0
LinkedIn About max: 2600
How to use this resume character counter
- Paste the resume section or LinkedIn text you want to measure.
- View characters with spaces, without spaces, and line count.
- Trim wording until you are under the target limit.
- Copy the optimized text back into your application.
Frequently asked questions
Why count characters instead of words?
Many online forms (LinkedIn About, company career portals) limit characters, not words.
What is LinkedIn About character limit?
LinkedIn About allows up to 2,600 characters. Headlines are much shorter—usually 220 characters.
Should spaces count?
Most platforms count spaces. This tool shows both totals so you can match the form’s rules.