PDF Word Count
Count the words and characters in any PDF and see a per-page breakdown — no copy-and-paste needed. Runs 100% in your browser — no uploads, no sign-up, completely free.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the PDF word counter work?
It reads the text layer of each page in your browser and counts words, characters, and characters without spaces, with a per-page breakdown.
Do I need to copy and paste the text?
No. Upload the PDF and the text layer is read automatically — there is nothing to copy, paste, or reformat, even for long documents.
Does it work for scanned PDFs?
Only if the PDF has a selectable text layer. Scanned, image-only PDFs show no text — OCR is not included in this tool.
Can I see the count per page?
Yes. Below the totals you get a per-page table showing each page's word and character count.
Is counting words in a PDF free?
Yes. It is completely free with no sign-up, no limits, and no watermarks.
Are my PDFs uploaded to a server?
No. Text extraction happens entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.