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PDF word counter
Count how many words are in a PDF document without uploading it anywhere. Text is extracted locally from selectable PDF content — ideal for academic papers, contracts, and résumés.
How to use
- Click Choose PDF and select your document.
- Wait while text is extracted page by page on your device.
- See total word count, page count, and file details.
What the tool does
Extracts selectable text from each PDF page in your browser and counts words separated by whitespace.
What the tool does not do
Does not OCR scanned/image PDFs, edit files, or count words in password-locked documents until unlocked.
Tips
- Works best on PDFs exported from Word, Google Docs, or LaTeX — not photo scans.
- Large documents may take longer — keep this tab open while processing.
- Pair with the PDF page counter to check length before submitting applications.
FAQ
- How do I count words in a PDF?
- Upload your PDF with the button above. The tool extracts text locally and returns the total word count.
- Does it work on scanned PDFs?
- No OCR is included. Scanned documents are images — unlock or convert them to searchable PDF first for accurate counts.
- Is my PDF uploaded?
- No. Extraction and counting happen entirely in your browser.
- Is the PDF word counter free?
- Yes — free with no signup or watermarks.
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