Telegram 4096 Character Counter
Check Telegram messages and channel posts against the 4,096 character limit
Telegram Limits
Telegram Features
- Rich Formatting
Full Markdown and HTML formatting support
- Custom Emoji
Custom stickers and emoji support
- Channel Publishing
Check channel post text against the same 4,096-character message limit before publishing.
- Bot Support
Rich bot ecosystem integration
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Telegram's message character limit?
Telegram supports up to 4,096 characters for a text message after formatting entities are parsed, including text sent to channels.
What formatting features does Telegram support?
Telegram supports rich formatting including bold, italic, code, links, and custom emoji with both Markdown and HTML syntax.
What is the Telegram channel post character limit?
Channel post text should be checked against the 4,096-character message limit. Split longer announcements into multiple posts or attach a document for long-form content.
How does Telegram count special characters?
Telegram uses UTF-8 encoding, so emojis and special characters may take up multiple character positions.