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TikTok Caption Length

The TikTok caption limit is 2,200 characters.

A TikTok caption can be up to 2,200 characters. TikTok captions allow up to 2,200 characters, but the video overlay shows only about the first line before more. Paste or type your text on the right and this counter tracks the count live against the limit, turning red the moment you go over. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

The spec

Character limit2,200 characters
FieldTikTok caption
Visible before "more"~100 characters

Tips for TikTok

  • Keep the hook short: the caption overlays the video and only a line shows before more.
  • Hashtags share the character count, so long tag lists eat into the caption.
  • A question in the caption drives comments, which feed the algorithm.

Other platform limits

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2200 characters remaining.

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Questions people ask

How long can a TikTok caption be?

TikTok captions can be up to 2,200 characters, but only about the first line shows over the video before more.

Do hashtags count in the TikTok caption limit?

Yes. Hashtags share the 2,200-character caption budget.

What makes a good TikTok caption?

A short hook or a question. It overlays the video, so brevity and a reason to comment work best.