Instagram Character Counter
Paste your post to see how many characters it uses and how many are left. It uses the same rule PostQuest checks before publishing to Instagram. Your text stays in your browser.
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How Instagram counts characters
- Instagram does not publish how it counts emoji, so this counter uses the rule PostQuest checks before publishing: every Unicode character counts as 1.
- Spaces, line breaks, links, @mentions, and #hashtags count character by character.
- Most emoji count as 1, but combined emoji count each part, so 👨👩👧 counts as 5.
Instagram character limit
2,200 characters
- Feed posts and reels share the 2,200 character caption limit.
Last verified . For image sizes, video limits, and sources, see the Instagram post size and specs. Ready to publish? Use the Instagram post scheduler.
Instagram character counter FAQ
What is the Instagram character limit?
Instagram captions can be up to 2,200 characters long. Feed posts and reels share the 2,200 character caption limit.
Do spaces and line breaks count on Instagram?
Yes. Every space and line break counts as one character toward the Instagram limit.
How do emoji count on Instagram?
Instagram does not publish its rule. PostQuest counts each Unicode character as 1, so most emoji count as 1 and combined emoji, such as a family, count each part.
Does PostQuest check the Instagram limit before publishing?
Yes. PostQuest checks every caption against the Instagram limit before a post can be scheduled, so it never fails at publish time for being too long.
Character counters for other networks
Schedule posts that pass these checks
PostQuest validates every caption and file against these limits before a post is scheduled, so nothing fails at publish time.