What is the maximum title length for Google?

Google renders titles up to approximately 600 pixels wide on desktop (roughly 60 characters for average-width text). Titles that exceed this are truncated with an ellipsis. Mobile is slightly narrower at around 480 pixels.

How long should a meta description be?

Google shows up to about 920 pixels of description on desktop (roughly 155–160 characters). On mobile, the limit is closer to 680 pixels (around 110–120 characters). Descriptions that exceed these limits are cut off.

Does Google always use my meta description?

No. Google may rewrite your meta description dynamically based on the user's query and your page content. However, a well-written description increases the chance that Google will use it verbatim.

Why does pixel width matter more than character count?

Google measures title and description width in pixels, not characters. Wide letters like W and M consume more space than narrow ones like i and l. Pixel-width limits give a more accurate prediction of truncation than raw character counts.

What font does Google use in search results?

Google uses Arial (or system-ui) at 20px for titles and 14px for descriptions on desktop. This tool uses the same font sizes and family to give an accurate pixel-width estimate.

Will this tool change anything on my website?

No. This is a purely client-side preview tool. Nothing is saved to a server. Your copy stays in your browser only.

SERP Snippet Preview

Name: SERP Snippet Preview
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

See exactly how your title tag and meta description look in Google desktop and mobile search results before publishing.

Snippet Inputs

Page Title

Chars: 0 / 60 | Pixels: 0 / 600

Meta Description

Chars: 0 / 155 | Pixels: 0 / 920

Display URL (optional)

Load Example

Google Desktop Result

Your page title will appear here

Your meta description will appear here. Write a compelling sentence that tells users what they will find on the page.

Google Limits Reference

Desktop Title

~600 px / ~60 chars

Mobile Title

~480 px / ~50 chars

Desktop Description

~920 px / ~155 chars

Mobile Description

~680 px / ~120 chars

Summary

See exactly how your title tag and meta description look in Google desktop and mobile search results before publishing.

How it works

Enter your page title in the Title field.
Enter your meta description in the Description field.
Watch the live desktop and mobile previews update instantly.
Check the character and pixel-width meters — green means safe, yellow means caution, red means truncated.
Switch between Desktop and Mobile tabs to see how each layout renders.
Adjust your copy until both indicators stay in the green zone.

Use cases

Audit page titles before publishing a blog post or landing page.
Optimize meta descriptions to maximize click-through rate.
Identify titles that will be truncated in mobile search results.
Test rewrites of existing snippets side by side.
Train copywriters on Google character and pixel-width limits.
Verify that brand names fit within the title without being cut off.
Check seasonal promotions and campaign copy before launch.
Review snippets during technical SEO audits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-01 · Reviewed by Nham Vu