EPUB Word Counter

Count words in an EPUB book fast and accurately

Need to check the length of an ebook before publishing, submitting, or editing? This EPUB word counter lets you upload an EPUB file and instantly see word count and key text metrics, so you can estimate reading length, compare drafts, and stay within submission guidelines.

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How does an EPUB word counter work?

1. Upload EPUB

Upload or drag and drop your EPUB file to begin analysing the book text.

2. Check totals

See word count and other metrics as soon as processing completes.

3. That is it

It is simple and quick to finish, and you can repeat with a new file any time.

Good to know

EPUB only

This tool supports EPUB files and does not process other ebook formats.

Upload limit

The default maximum file size is 10MB, so very large ebooks may not be supported.

Private processing

Your file is processed locally in your browser and is not uploaded or stored on any server.

What you can measure

This EPUB word counter provides clear totals based on readable book content.

Word count
Sentence count
Character count (with spaces)
Character count (without spaces)
Standalone number count

Common use cases

Use the tool whenever you need quick text totals from an EPUB.

Checking manuscript length before self publishing
Comparing drafts after edits and rewrites
Estimating reading time and pacing
Submissions that require word count limits
Editing ebooks for clarity and consistency
Auditing books for numeric content such as dates, prices, or references

What the tool counts in EPUB files

EPUB files are made up of multiple internal documents, usually HTML chapters plus supporting files. This tool focuses on counting readable book content where possible, such as chapter text and main body content.

Where possible, it ignores metadata and navigation only files, such as internal tables of contents that do not represent the actual reading text. This helps keep counts closer to what a reader would experience.

Frequently asked questions

Does it count the whole book or only chapters?

It counts readable book content where possible, typically including chapter text and main reading sections. It tries to ignore metadata and navigation only files, but totals can still vary by EPUB structure.

Does it include the table of contents?

Where possible, navigation only files are ignored so the table of contents does not inflate the count. If an EPUB stores its contents as normal readable pages, some of that text may still be included.

Will it count footnotes and endnotes?

It depends on how they are stored in the EPUB. If notes are part of the readable content flow, they may be counted, while notes stored separately may be excluded.

Why might two EPUB files with the same book show different counts?

Different publishers and tools structure EPUB files differently. Extra front matter, duplicated navigation text, or alternate chapter markup can change what is considered readable content.

Does it count text in images?

No, text inside images is not readable as text, so it is not included. If the ebook contains scanned pages or image based text, those parts cannot be counted.

Is my EPUB uploaded or saved anywhere?

No, your file is processed locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server and no files are stored.