Google SERP Snippet Preview Tool
See exactly how your page title and meta description will appear in Google search before you publish. Type your snippet below and get live character counts, pixel-width checks, and a real-time preview that truncates the same way Google does.
Live SERP Snippet Preview
Edit the title and meta description below. The character count, pixel width, and Google-result mockup update instantly — no signup, no data leaves your browser.
What is a SERP snippet preview?
A SERP snippet preview shows how your page's title tag and meta description will look on a Google search results page (SERP) before it goes live. Because Google truncates titles and descriptions by pixel width rather than character count, a preview tool measures the real rendered width and shows exactly where the text will be cut off. That lets you write snippets that display in full and earn more clicks.
How to use this tool
- Type or paste your page title into the first field.
- Add your meta description in the second field.
- Watch the live counters: green Good fit means you are in the safe zone, amber Getting long is a warning, and red Will be truncated means Google will cut it off.
- Adjust the wording until the preview shows your full snippet without an ellipsis.
Want the underlying rules? Read our guides on ideal title tag length and writing meta descriptions that earn clicks.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a title tag be?
Keep title tags to roughly 50-60 characters, or under about 600 pixels, so Google does not truncate them in desktop search results. Put your most important keyword near the start.
How wide can a meta description be in pixels?
Google displays meta descriptions up to about 920 pixels wide on desktop (roughly 150-160 characters). On mobile the visible width is narrower, so aim for around 110-130 characters if mobile traffic matters to you.
Why does Google truncate my title?
Google truncates based on pixel width, not character count. Wide characters such as capital letters and "m" or "w" take more space than narrow ones like "i" or "l", so two titles with the same number of characters can render at different widths. If your title exceeds the available pixel width, Google cuts it and adds an ellipsis.
Does Google always show the title and description I write?
Not always. Google may rewrite your title or pull a different description from the page when it thinks another version better matches the search query. Writing a clear, accurate, well-sized snippet makes it far more likely Google uses yours as written.
Related Free SEO Tools & Guides
- How long should a title tag be? — ideal SEO title length and limits.
- Meta descriptions for SEO — write snippets that earn more clicks.
- Free SEO audit tool — check titles, descriptions, headings, and links across your site.
- SEO site checkup — quick page-level SEO review.