SEO snippet tool - On-device
SERP Preview
and Meta Generator.
Draft a title and meta description, compare estimated width, and preview the result on desktop or mobile without sending your copy anywhere.
Local preview
No favicon request, API, or storage
Useful estimates
Characters and pixel width shown together
Workspace
SERP Preview and Meta Generator
Runs in this browser. Titles, descriptions, and URLs are not uploaded or stored.
0 characters 0 px estimated 580 px remaining Add a title
0 characters 0 px estimated 920 px remaining Add a description
Title preview
Meta description preview
Pixel widths are estimates, not a promise of how Google will display or rewrite a result.
What the preview checks
Fit the result, then improve the message.
- Title and description character counts
- Estimated rendered width in pixels
- Desktop and mobile preview widths
- A clean display URL without a network request
- Copyable, HTML-escaped title and description tags
Google can rewrite titles, descriptions, and displayed URLs. Treat the preview as an editing aid, not an exact reproduction.
Use it well
Write for the search task before chasing a number.
A strong snippet tells the searcher what the page offers, matches the page itself, and makes the next step clear. Use width warnings to remove waste, not to force every title into the same formula.
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Match the search intent
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Use the important words early
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Preview, copy, and verify
Common questions
How long should a meta title be?
There is no universal character limit. The tool uses an estimated 580-pixel desktop width because wide letters consume more space than narrow ones. Aim to communicate the page topic before the likely truncation point.
How long should a meta description be?
Use enough space to answer the search intent and distinguish the page. The 920-pixel estimate is an editing guide, while the actual displayed length varies by device, query, and result treatment.
Why does the tool measure pixels and characters?
Two titles with the same character count can render at different widths. Characters are easy to scan, while estimated pixels better expose unusually wide copy. Neither value guarantees the live result.
Will Google use the title and description I write?
Not always. Search engines may generate or rewrite result text when another passage appears more relevant to a query. The page heading and visible content should therefore support the same promise.
Does a shorter title improve rankings?
Not by itself. A concise, descriptive title can improve clarity, but relevance, page quality, links, technical accessibility, and many other signals affect search performance.
Should every keyword be included in the title?
No. Include the main topic naturally and avoid repetitive variants. A title should remain understandable and useful to a person scanning results.
Is the mobile preview exact?
No. It narrows the preview to help identify copy that depends on a wide layout. Google layouts and result features change, so verify important pages in real search results and Search Console. You can process exported data in the Search Console Data Workbench.
Does TomSEOTools request or store the URL I enter?
No. The URL is parsed only in this browser to create the display line. The tool does not visit it, upload it, save it, or request a remote favicon.
Can I count title tag and meta description characters separately?
Yes. For a general count or a strict form-field limit, use the SEO Character Counter. This preview adds estimated pixel width and desktop or mobile layouts.