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Telegram character counter
Count your Telegram message against the 4,096-character limit, or 1,024 when it carries media.
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A Telegram text message can hold 4,096 characters, but attach a photo or video and the caption limit drops to 1,024 characters. Longer messages get split into multiple messages automatically.
Telegram character limits
Text message4,096 characters
Caption with media1,024 characters
Bio70 characters
Channel description255 characters
What counts, and what doesn't
- The limit that usually bites is the 1,024-character media caption, not the 4,096 text cap.
- Telegram splits over-limit text into multiple messages rather than rejecting it, which can break formatting mid-thought.
- Formatting entities (bold, links) do not consume extra characters beyond their visible text.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Telegram message character limit?
4,096 characters for a text-only message, and 1,024 for a caption attached to media.
What happens if I exceed the limit?
Telegram splits the text into consecutive messages. For channel posts that usually reads worse than trimming to fit.
Is the limit different for channels and groups?
No, the same 4,096 and 1,024 caps apply to channels, groups, and direct messages.
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