PDF Word Counter
Upload a PDF to instantly count words, characters, and pages.
All processing happens locally — your file never leaves your device.
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Upload a PDF to see word count and statistics.
How It Works
This tool extracts all text content from your PDF and counts:
- Words — sequences of characters separated by spaces
- Characters — all characters including spaces
- Pages — total number of pages in the document
Headers, footers, footnotes, and text boxes are all included in the count. Only embedded images are excluded.
Privacy Guarantee
Your PDF is processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. The file is never uploaded to any server. Once you close or refresh this page, the file is completely gone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this upload my PDF?
No. Your PDF is processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. The file never leaves your device and is not uploaded to any server.
Is this tool free?
Yes, this PDF word counter is completely free with no limits, no sign-ups, and no hidden fees.
Does it work for large PDFs?
Yes, the tool can handle large PDFs. Processing time depends on the file size and your device's performance. Very large files (100+ pages) may take a few seconds.
Does it count footnotes and headers?
Yes, all text content in the PDF is counted, including footnotes, headers, footers, and text boxes. Only embedded images are excluded.
Why doesn't it work for scanned PDFs?
Scanned PDFs contain images of text rather than actual text characters. This tool extracts text from PDFs, so scanned documents with no selectable text will show very low or zero word counts. OCR is not included in this tool.