Post length checker for Telegram, VK and MAX
Paste your text and choose a platform: the checker shows how many characters are left before the limit and whether the post needs trimming.
Start typing — the counter updates automatically.
Platform limits
| Platform | Format | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Telegram | regular post | 4096 characters |
| Telegram | photo or video caption | 1024 characters |
| VK | community post | 4096 characters |
| MAX | channel message | 4000 characters |
Limits can change with platform APIs. Check the preview in the client before an important publication.
How to use it
- Choose a platform and format: a regular post or a media caption.
- Paste the text — the counter shows total characters and characters without spaces.
- If the limit is exceeded, shorten the text or split it into two posts.
- For a post with an image, remember that the caption is shorter than a regular message.
What to keep in mind
- Links count too. A long URL eats the limit faster than you expect.
- Emoji and line breaks take characters; check the preview for long text.
- Different platforms, different limits. The same post may fit in VK but not in a Telegram caption.
- Do not cut the meaning. Move the continuation into a separate post or a comment.
Read next: scheduled photos and videos in Telegram and cross-posting to Telegram, VK and MAX. Also: UTM builder.
Try it on your own channels
Free plan: one channel and ten posts a month, no card required.