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What Are the Character Limits for Instagram Bios and Captions?

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Instagram allows up to 150 characters in a profile bio and up to 2,200 characters in a post caption, including spaces and line breaks. Paste your text into the character counter on this page to check both limits live before you update your profile or publish.

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    Step by step

    1. Type or paste your Instagram bio or caption into the box above.
    2. Check the Instagram bio (150) and Instagram caption (2,200) limit bars below.
    3. Use Remove extra spaces or the case buttons to clean up formatting.
    4. Copy the finished text and paste it into Instagram.

    At a glance

    Instagram fieldCharacter limitNote
    Profile bio150 charactersSpaces and line breaks count
    Post caption2,200 charactersKeep key info near the start
    Emojis1 here (some count 2)Leave a small buffer near 150

    Related questions

    Do spaces count in an Instagram bio?

    Yes, spaces and line breaks count toward the 150-character Instagram bio limit. The counter shows your exact total with spaces.

    How many characters fit in an Instagram caption?

    An Instagram caption can be up to 2,200 characters long. You can watch the Instagram caption bar below the box as you write.

    Can I check my caption without saving it online?

    Yes, counting runs in your browser and nothing is sent anywhere. Your text stays only in this browser until you click Clear.

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    Updated November 14, 2026.