Free PDF Word Counter
Upload any PDF and get an instant word count, character count, page count, and reading time estimate.
How to use PDF Word Counter
Upload any PDF and get an instant word count, character count, page count, and reading time estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Does this work on scanned PDFs?
Scanned PDFs contain images, not text, so word count will be zero. Use our PDF OCR tool first to extract text.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. Text extraction uses PDF.js in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.
How is reading time estimated?
We use an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute.
Can I get a per-page word count?
Yes. The detailed view shows word and character counts for each page individually.
What is the file size limit?
There is no hard limit. Very large PDFs may take a few seconds to process.