# PDF Word Count

Count words, characters, sentences and CJK characters in PDF documents

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/pdf-word-count

- **Category:** Document Tools

- **Keywords:** pdf, word count, character count, cjk, frequency, statistics

## Overview

Detailed content statistics report: Latin words, CJK characters, characters, sentences, lines, paragraphs, per-page breakdown and top frequent words.

## Inputs

- **PDF File** (file)
- **Include Page Breakdown** (checkbox)
- **Top Frequent Words** (number): Number of top frequent words to list (0 to disable)

## When to use

- When you need to verify the exact word count of a PDF manuscript or essay for submission guidelines.
- When analyzing bilingual or multilingual documents containing both Latin and CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) characters.
- When you require a page-by-page breakdown of text density and a list of the most frequently used terms in a PDF.

## How it works

- Upload your PDF document using the file selector.
- Choose whether to include a page-by-page breakdown and specify the number of top frequent words to extract.
- Click the process button to generate a detailed JSON report containing word, character, sentence, and paragraph statistics.

## Use cases

- Academic writers checking if their PDF paper complies with journal word limits.
- Translators estimating translation costs based on CJK character and Latin word counts.
- Content editors analyzing keyword density and word frequency in PDF drafts.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can this tool count Chinese, Japanese, and Korean characters?

Yes, it specifically counts CJK characters separately from Latin words to ensure accurate statistics for multilingual documents.

### Does the tool support page-by-page word counts?

Yes, by enabling the page breakdown option, you will receive a detailed count of words and characters for each individual page.

### How does the tool handle word frequency?

You can specify the number of top frequent words (up to 100) to list, helping you identify the most common terms in your document.

### Is there a file size limit for the PDF?

Yes, the tool supports PDF files up to 100 MB in size.

### What metrics are included in the final report?

The report includes total words, Latin words, CJK characters, characters with spaces, sentences, lines, paragraphs, and page breakdowns.

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