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PDF Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and pages in any PDF file. Instant results in your browser using pdf.js — no upload, no account required.

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How to Use PDF Word Counter

  1. 1

    Upload your PDF

    Drop your PDF file onto the upload area or click to browse. The file is parsed locally using pdf.js.

  2. 2

    View the statistics

    Instantly see the total word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and number of pages.

  3. 3

    Break down by page

    Toggle the per-page breakdown to see word counts for each individual page — useful for tracking chapter lengths or identifying thin-content pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the word count differ from Microsoft Word?
PDF word counting depends on how text is embedded in the file. Hyphenated words, headers, footnotes, and text inside images may be counted differently. For precise counts, compare with the source document in a word processor.
Does this count words in images inside the PDF?
No. Words that are part of embedded images (e.g. scanned documents) are not counted because they are not stored as text. Only digitally encoded text layers are counted.
Is my PDF file uploaded to any server?
No. All text extraction and counting happens in your browser using the pdf.js library. Your file is never transmitted anywhere.

About PDF Word Counter

The PDF Word Counter on Utilko extracts text from your PDF using pdf.js and provides a comprehensive statistical breakdown: total words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and pages — all computed client-side with no file upload required.

Writers, editors, academics, and translators regularly need accurate word counts from PDF documents for pricing, submission requirements, or progress tracking. This tool delivers those counts instantly and adds a per-page breakdown that helps identify where content is concentrated across long documents.

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