Shorten text
FavoriteShorten text online to a set character limit without losing key facts. Paste a long draft, pick 500 or 1000 chars, and get a tight version. Free AI runs daily.
Target length (characters)
How it works
- 1
Paste your text
Article draft, blurb, or description — in the field.
- 2
Set the length
Preset 500 / 1000 / 2000 characters or your own target.
- 3
Copy the shorter version
Keeps key facts — paste where you need it.
Paste a long draft and set a character limit — 500, 1000, 2000, or your own number. We shorten without losing key meaning: keep facts and substance, cut fluff and repeats.
Good for announcements, search snippets, posts, emails, and product cards.
Need more room?
Pro lifts daily file caps. Plus adds keyword research when you outgrow free checks.
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Shorten text to any character limit
Need to shorten text for a blurb, meta line, or post where every character counts? Paste your draft, set a limit, and get a shorter version that keeps the main facts.
This is not a blind truncate. The model cuts fluff and tightens sentences so meaning stays clear. Pick 500, 1000, 2000, or your own target length.
Use shorten text for press lines, product cards, email intros, and social posts. Free includes up to 5 runs per day. Pro removes the daily limit.
Good for
- Meta descriptions
- Product card blurbs
- Short social posts
- Email subject lines
Tips
- Set a realistic limit
- Split very long drafts
- Review tone after output
- Raise limit if facts drop
Common questions
How does this shorten text tool work?
You paste a draft and set a character limit. AI compresses wording and drops repeats while keeping key facts. It is not a hard cut at the limit.
Can I shorten text to a custom character count?
Yes. Use presets like 500, 1000, or 2000, or type any reasonable limit you need.
Is shorten text the same as a word counter?
No. A word counter only counts letters and words. This tool rewrites your draft to fit under a limit.
Does my text stay private when I shorten text here?
Text is sent to the server for AI processing. We do not keep it longer than needed to return your result.
How much does it cost to shorten text?
Free up to 5 AI text runs per day, shared with other AI text tools. Pro removes the daily cap.