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UTF-8 byte counter.
See the difference between visible characters and actual UTF-8 bytes, especially with emoji and non-English text.
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Why this page exists
Byte limits are different from character limits.
Databases, APIs, forms, and SMS systems often care about encoded size, not only what people see.
One byte
Basic ASCII characters usually use one UTF-8 byte.
Multiple bytes
Emoji, accented letters, and many scripts use more.
Safer copying
Check bytes before pasting text into strict technical fields.