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Free PDF Word Counter online
Count words and characters in PDF.
PDF Word Counter is a free browser tool that lets you count words and characters in PDF. Add your PDF, adjust the PDF Word Counter options if you need to, then download the result immediately. PDF Word Counter works on your device only, so no file or text is ever uploaded.
- Free to use
- No signup
- No uploads
- Works offline
Why use PDF Word Counter
- count words and characters in PDF without installing software
- Your PDF is processed on your device by PDF Word Counter, never uploaded
- PDF Word Counter needs no account, email address or payment details
- PDF Word Counter is batch-friendly: reuse it immediately on the next file
- PDF Word Counter is keyboard accessible and screen-reader friendly
- PDF Word Counter is free forever, with no watermark on the result
PDF Word Counter runs entirely inside your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded, stored or shared, and nothing is retained once you close the tab.
How to use PDF Word Counter
- Add your PDF Drag your PDF onto the drop zone or pick it from your device.
- Adjust the options Set the options that control how PDF Word Counter handles your input.
- Run the tool PDF Word Counter works instantly on your device, with no queue and no upload wait.
- Download the result Save the finished file straight to your device, then reuse the tool as often as you like.
Benefits
Private by design
Your PDF stays on your device while PDF Word Counter works. PDF Word Counter never sends it to a server, so confidential work stays confidential.
Instant results
There is no upload step, so PDF Word Counter starts the moment you add your PDF.
No signup, no limits
Use PDF Word Counter as many times as you want. PDF Word Counter asks for no account, adds no watermark and keeps no paid tier gating the output.
Works offline
Once the page has loaded, PDF Word Counter keeps working without a connection, which helps on flights and locked-down networks.
Who it is for
For students
Students use PDF Word Counter to hand in coursework without installing software: count words and characters in PDF on a shared or locked-down machine.
For freelancers
PDF Word Counter helps freelancers send client deliverables quickly, since your PDF never leaves the laptop it was created on.
For legal and finance teams
PDF Word Counter helps legal and finance teams handle sensitive documents quickly, since your PDF never leaves the laptop it was created on.
How it works
PDF Word Counter parses your input in the browser and walks its structure to collect the measurements shown on screen. PDF Word Counter is read-only: the source is held in memory for the session and discarded when you close the tab.
Frequently asked questions
Is PDF Word Counter free to use?
Yes. PDF Word Counter is completely free with no account, no trial and no usage cap. Every feature on this page is available on the first visit.
Does PDF Word Counter upload your PDF to a server?
No. PDF Word Counter processes your PDF inside your browser, so it never reaches a DocTools server. That also means the tool keeps working if your connection drops mid-task.
Is there a file size limit?
The practical ceiling is your device's available memory rather than a server quota. Files up to roughly 100 MB work comfortably on a typical laptop in PDF Word Counter.
Do I need to install anything to use PDF Word Counter?
No installation is needed. PDF Word Counter runs in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari, on desktop and on mobile, with no extension or plugin.
Can I use PDF Word Counter on a phone or tablet?
Yes. The PDF Word Counter interface adapts to small screens and supports touch input, though very large jobs are faster on a desktop browser.
What happens to your PDF when I close the tab?
It is discarded. PDF Word Counter keeps everything in temporary browser memory, so closing the tab removes every trace of the session.
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Last updated: 2026-09-07