Script Word Counter
Free screenplay word counter and page count estimator. Paste your script to see word count, page count, screen time, and scene heading density in real time. No signup, no upload.
The standard rule is roughly 200 words per properly formatted screenplay page, and one page per minute of screen time. This tool runs the math instantly on whatever text you paste — so you can plan length while drafting, target a specific page count, and stay within the format expectations of studios, competitions, and managers.
How the Script Word Counter Works
Three steps from raw text to length estimate.
Paste Your Script
Drop your screenplay text — full script, single scene, or a few pages — into the editor.
See the Estimates
Page count, screen time, words, characters, paragraphs, and scene headings update as you type.
Adjust to Target
Trim or expand until you hit your desired page count — features hover around 90 to 110 pages, hour-long TV pilots around 60.
Why Use a Script Word Counter
Length is a feature, not an afterthought.
Industry Page Math
Uses the standard 200-word per page average for properly formatted screenplays in Courier 12pt.
Screen Time Estimate
Translates page count to minutes — the classic one-page-equals-one-minute rule that drives feature and pilot length planning.
Scene Heading Counter
Picks out INT./EXT. sluglines so you can audit scene density across acts and identify pacing problems.
Runs in Your Browser
Your script never leaves your machine. No upload, no server, no account.
Instant Recalculation
Every keystroke updates the counts. Use it during a trim pass to land exactly on target length.
Free, No Signup
No email, no paywall, no usage cap. Always available.
Script Word Counter FAQ
How many words is one page of a screenplay?
A properly formatted screenplay in Courier 12-point font averages roughly 200 words per page. This is a working estimate — dialogue-heavy pages can run 250 words while action-heavy pages with terse description can be closer to 150. The tool uses 200 as the divisor for its page estimate.
How accurate is the page count estimate?
The estimate is a useful approximation rather than an exact replacement for proper screenplay formatting. Once you export your script through a formatter that applies industry margins and spacing, the real page count will be within a few percent of this estimate for most scripts. Highly stylized scripts with heavy white space will diverge more.
Why is one screenplay page equal to one minute of screen time?
The one-page-per-minute rule is a convention rooted in standardized formatting — Courier font, 1.5-inch left margin, 1-inch other margins, and dialogue indents that together control how much content fits on a page. The rule is approximate but reliable enough that production schedules, breakdowns, and budgets are routinely built around it.
What's the right page count for a feature, pilot, or short?
Feature screenplays typically run 90 to 120 pages, with most studio specs landing between 100 and 110. Hour-long television pilots are usually 55 to 65 pages, half-hour pilots 28 to 35, and shorts typically 5 to 20 pages. These ranges vary by genre and platform, but they are the targets buyers and competitions expect.
Is my script kept private?
Yes. Text is processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server or stored anywhere. Reload the page and the text is gone.
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