Generate Text of Certain Length
Create perfect placeholder text of exact length. Includes Repeat Patterns, Seeded Generation, and Fun Sources.
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Pro Tips
- 1Use Seed to create reproducible test data. Same seed = same output.
- 2"Repeat Pattern" is great for testing buffer overflows (e.g. "A" * 1000).
- 3Try "Pirate Ipsum" or "Bacon Ipsum" for a fun alternative to Latin.
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Precise Content Generation
The Generate Text of Certain Length tool is an essential utility for developers, QA testers, and designers. It allows you to create placeholder content that matches exact specifications—whether you need a 160-character meta description, a 500-word blog post dummy, or a precise 2048-byte string for database stress testing.
Key Features
Exact Precision
Generate text to the exact character, word, sentence, or byte count.
Multiple Types
Choose between Lorem Ipsum, Random Alpha, Numeric, or Mixed text.
Instant Export
One-click copy or download your generated data as a .txt file.
Paragraph Mode
Generate full paragraphs of text for testing layout and typography.
Dev Friendly
Perfect for buffer overflow tests, API limits, and field validation.
Customizable
Control line breaks, casing, and seed text settings.
Common Use Cases
Boundary Testing
Software engineers use this to generate strings that are exactly 1 character longer than the allow database field size (e.g., 256 chars for a VARCHAR(255)) to test error handling.
UI Mockups
Designers generate realistic "Lorem Ipsum" blocks to fill website templates, ensuring the layout looks good with variable content lengths before real copy is written.
How to Use
- Select Type: Choose the kind of text you need (Lorem Ipsum, Random Letters, etc.).
- Set Unit: Choose your target metric: Characters, Words, Sentences, Paragraphs, or Bytes.
- Enter Quantity: Type the exact number you need (e.g., 500).
- Generate: The tool updates instantly. Click "Regenerate" for a fresh batch.
- Export: Click "Copy" to use it immediately or "Download" to save a file.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the character count?
It is 100% accurate. We trim the generated text to exactly match your specified character limit, ensuring it fits perfectly into validaton fields or database columns.
Can I generate text by byte size?
Yes! Select the Bytes unit option. This is essential for testing storage limits (e.g., generating exactly 1KB or 1MB of text data).
What types of text can I generate?
You can generate classic Lorem Ipsum, Random Alpha (letters only), Random Numeric (digits only), or Alphanumeric strings depending on your testing needs.
Is there a limit to how much I can generate?
For browser performance, we generally cap generation at around 100,000 characters/bytes in a single go, which is sufficient for most functional testing scenarios.
Can I download the generated text?
Yes, just click the Download button to save the generated content as a .txt file instantly.
Does this tool work offline?
Yes, this tool runs entirely in your browser using Client-Side JavaScript. No data is sent to any server, making it fast and private.
How do I generate paragraphs?
Switch the unit to Paragraphs and enter the number of paragraphs you need. The tool will generate distinct blocks of Lorem Ipsum text.
Is the random text truly random?
We use the browser's Math.random() function to select characters or words, which is sufficient for non-cryptographic testing purposes.
Can I try it with a demo?
The tool automatically loads a default sample on startup, so you can see how it works immediately without clicking anything.
Why use this over other generators?
This tool offers specific byte-level control and multiple text types in a single, ad-free interface designed for developer efficiency.