Telegram text limits
| Text | Free account | Telegram Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Message | 4,096 characters | 4,096 characters |
| Photo or video caption | 1,024 characters | 4,096 characters |
| Bio | 70 characters | 140 characters |
| Story caption | 200 characters | 2,048 characters |
| Username | 5–32 characters (a–z, 0–9, _) | Same |
Caption, bio and story values are Telegram's current app defaults, which Telegram can change. The full list of limits, from file sizes to folders, is in Telegram limits.
How Telegram counts characters
- Spaces and line breaks count as characters.
- Many emoji count as two characters, so emoji-heavy posts reach the limit sooner; the counter uses the same method.
- Formatting such as bold or links does not add characters to the limit. Format text with the Telegram text formatter.
When a post is too long
- Split it into several messages: the Check and split button cuts at line breaks or spaces, never in the middle of a word or emoji.
- Shorten a caption to 1,024 characters, or send the photo and the text as separate messages.
- For very long guides, send a file or link to a longer article.
More free tools: all Telegram tools.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Telegram character limit?
4,096 characters per message for every account. A photo or video caption allows 1,024 characters, or 4,096 with Telegram Premium.
How many characters can a Telegram bio have?
70 characters on a free account and 140 with Telegram Premium, according to Telegram's current app defaults.
Do emoji count as more than one character?
Many do. Telegram counts text the same way as this counter, where many emoji count as two characters.
How do I send a message longer than 4,096 characters?
Split it into several messages. Paste it here and press Check and split to get ready-to-copy parts.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. Counting and splitting happen in your browser.
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