SERP Snippet Checker: Google Search Preview Tool
Preview exactly how your title tag and meta description will look in Google search results, with real pixel width measurement and truncation warnings for desktop and mobile.
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What this tool does
This tool renders a live preview of how a page title, meta description, and URL will appear in Google desktop and mobile search results, styled to match Google's actual typography and colors. Instead of relying on rough character counts, it measures the real rendered pixel width of your title and description using canvas text measurement at the same font and size Google uses, then compares that against Google's approximate pixel limits, 580 pixels for desktop titles and 920 pixels for desktop descriptions, with narrower mobile limits. Progress bars show how close you are to the cutoff, and the preview applies the same truncation with an ellipsis that Google would apply, so you can see exactly where your text gets cut off before you publish.
Who it's for
SEO specialists, content writers, and marketers who want to confirm a title tag and meta description will display fully in search results rather than guessing from a character count that does not account for wide versus narrow letters. It is useful during on-page SEO work, before a content or product page launch, and when auditing existing pages for truncated or cut-off snippets.
How to use it
- Enter your page title exactly as it appears in your title tag.
- Enter your meta description exactly as written in your page's meta tag.
- Enter the URL that will display in the search result breadcrumb.
- Review the live Google-style preview along with the pixel width progress bars for title and description.
- Toggle to mobile view to check against narrower mobile pixel limits, and shorten any text flagged as likely to truncate.
Good to know
Pixel width limits are approximate and based on Google's typical rendering, actual cutoffs can shift slightly with font rendering differences, device, and ongoing changes Google makes to its search results layout. Google also frequently rewrites titles and descriptions automatically based on page content and query relevance, so a snippet that fits here is not a guarantee Google will display it unchanged.
Frequently asked questions
What is the actual pixel limit for a Google title tag, not just a character count?
Google truncates desktop titles at roughly 580 pixels of rendered width, which usually works out to about 50 to 60 characters, but varies significantly based on which letters you use since a title full of narrow letters like i and l fits more characters than one full of wide letters like m and w. This tool measures actual pixel width instead of relying on a flat character count, which is why two titles with the same character count can truncate differently.
How long can a meta description be before Google cuts it off?
On desktop, Google typically allows around 920 pixels of width for the description snippet, roughly 155 to 160 characters, though it varies by content and query. Mobile descriptions truncate sooner due to the narrower screen, so a description that fits fully on desktop may still get cut off on a mobile search result.
Why does character count alone not tell me if my title will get cut off?
Google measures and truncates based on rendered pixel width, not character count, so a 60 character title using wide capital letters can truncate sooner than a 60 character title using narrow lowercase letters. That is why this tool measures the actual rendered width using canvas text measurement at Google's approximate font and size instead of just counting characters.
Does Google always show the title and description I write in my meta tags?
No, Google frequently rewrites titles and descriptions to better match what it thinks a searcher is looking for, especially when the written meta description does not closely match the page content or the specific search query. Writing a well-optimized title and description that fits within pixel limits still improves your odds of Google using it as written.
Should I optimize primarily for desktop or mobile search result limits?
Since the majority of Google searches now happen on mobile devices, it is worth checking your title and description against the narrower mobile limits first, then confirming they also look correct on desktop. This tool lets you toggle between both views so you can check the tighter constraint before publishing.
What should I do if my title or description is flagged as likely to truncate?
Move your most important keywords and value proposition to the front of the title and description, since anything past the pixel cutoff will not display at all. Then shorten filler words, trim the text until the progress bar shows it fits within the limit, and re-check the live preview before finalizing your meta tags.