About SERP previews
This tool previews how your page may appear in Google search results, on both desktop and mobile. You edit the title, URL and description and see a realistic snippet, truncated by pixel width the way Google does, with character counts as a guide. It runs in your browser.
How SERP Snippet Preview works
How to use it
- Enter your title, URL and meta description.
- Switch between desktop and mobile.
- Adjust the text until nothing important is cut off.
Why pixel width matters
Google does not truncate snippets by character count but by pixel width — roughly 580 pixels for desktop titles and a wider limit for descriptions. Because wide letters take more space than narrow ones, this tool measures the actual rendered width and trims the preview where Google likely would.
Good to know
The preview is a close guide, but Google often rewrites titles and descriptions or pulls text from the page, so the live result can differ.
Common uses
- Preview a Google search snippet
- Check if a title is truncated
- Optimise a meta description
- Compare desktop and mobile snippets
- Improve click-through from search
- Test titles before publishing
- See pixel-width truncation
- Refine on-page SEO copy
Frequently asked questions
What is a SERP snippet?
The title, URL and description Google shows for your page in search results.
How long can my title be?
Around 580 pixels on desktop — roughly 50–60 characters.
Why pixel width and not characters?
Google truncates by width, and wide letters take more space than narrow ones.
Will Google use my exact text?
Often, but it may rewrite the title or pull description text from the page.
Does it show mobile too?
Yes — switch between desktop and mobile previews.
Are my inputs uploaded?
No — the preview is rendered in your browser.
Does this change my live result?
No — it is a preview only; update your page tags to change the real snippet.
Is it free?
Yes — completely free with no sign-up.