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Google Search Snippet Preview

Preview how your title and meta description look in Google results on desktop and mobile, with pixel-width limits and the point where text is cut.

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Pixel widths are approximations measured with Arial (20 px titles, 14 px descriptions). Google changes its layout often and may also rewrite titles and descriptions.

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How to use the search snippet preview

  1. Type or paste the Title of your page (the content of its <title> tag).
  2. Enter the page URL. The preview turns it into the breadcrumb that Google shows above the title, and uses the domain as the site name unless you fill in Site name (optional).
  3. Paste the Meta description.
  4. Switch between Desktop and Mobile to compare the two layouts.
  5. Read the widths under the preview. When a number turns red, that part of the snippet is cut and the preview shows where the “…” appears.
  6. Shorten or reorder the text until the important words are visible, then Clear to start on the next page.

Why pixels matter more than characters

Google does not cut titles after a fixed number of characters. It cuts them when they no longer fit the width of the result column. A title of wide letters (W, M, capitals) runs out of room much sooner than one full of narrow letters (i, l, t). That is why “60 characters” is only a rule of thumb: a 55-character title in capitals can be cut while a 65-character title in lowercase fits.

This tool measures your text in your browser with a canvas, using fonts close to the ones Google uses, and compares it with typical limits:

Part Font used for measuring Approximate limit
Title Arial, 20 px ≈ 600 px
Description, desktop Arial, 14 px ≈ 920 px (about two lines)
Description, mobile Arial, 14 px ≈ 680 px

All widths are approximations. Google tests new layouts all the time, the exact font depends on the device and operating system, and bold words that match the query take up a little more room. Treat the numbers as a safety margin, not a guarantee.

How the cut is shown

When the text is too wide, the tool removes words from the end until the text plus “…” fits, as Google usually does, and shows the result in the preview. If the title is a single very long word, it is cut inside the word. The full width of the original text stays visible in the statistics, so you know how much you need to trim.

Writing snippets that get clicks

  • Put the main topic at the start of the title so it survives any cut.
  • Keep brand names short and at the end: “… | Atelier Martin”.
  • Write the description as a promise to the reader: what the page gives, for whom, and a concrete detail such as a price, a range or a delay.
  • Give every page a unique title and description.
  • Don’t pad with keywords; Google is more likely to rewrite snippets that look stuffed.

Frequently asked questions

Will Google always show my title and description?

No. Google uses your <title> most of the time, but rewrites it when it is too long, repetitive or doesn’t describe the page. It picks a passage of the page instead of the meta description when that passage matches the query better. A clear, accurate snippet reduces rewrites.

Why is my title cut earlier than the tool shows?

The limits are approximations and Google’s layout changes. The query may also be highlighted in bold, and a date or other element can take space. Aim to stay clearly below the limit, not just under it.

Is the mobile title limit different?

On phones, titles can wrap onto a second line, so they rarely get cut at exactly the same point as on desktop. This tool uses the same ≈ 600 px budget for both devices, which is a cautious estimate; descriptions get a shorter budget on mobile.

Do Bing and other search engines use the same limits?

The idea is the same (they cut by width), but the fonts and column widths differ slightly. If your snippet fits comfortably in this preview, it will usually fit elsewhere too.

Is my text sent anywhere?

No. The measurements are made with a canvas in your browser, and nothing you type leaves your device.

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