Is String Inspector free to use?
Yes. String Inspector is part of MyDevTools, the all-in-one developer desktop app, and is free to use.
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Free String Inspector — MyDevToolsString Inspector on MyDevTools
Inspect any string: character, word, line, sentence, and byte (UTF-8) counts plus a table of invisible and non-ASCII characters with Unicode code points — a tool to count characters and find invisible characters.
About String Inspector
Count characters, words, lines, and bytes, and reveal invisible or non-ASCII characters with their Unicode code points. Part of MyDevTools — an all-in-one desktop toolkit that runs offline and processes your data locally on your machine.
Common String Inspector use cases
Use String Inspector when you need a fast, dedicated way to work with character counter. It is useful during API debugging, code reviews, documentation cleanup, test data preparation, and quick checks. Because MyDevTools keeps related utilities together in one offline desktop app, you can move from String Inspector into nearby tools like formatters, converters, generators, encoders, decoders, and API helpers without leaving the same toolkit.
Example workflow
A typical workflow starts by pasting or typing your input into String Inspector. Review the result, copy the cleaned or generated output, then continue with a related task such as validating a payload, decoding a token, parsing a URL, generating an identifier, or testing an API request. This makes String Inspector part of a practical developer workflow instead of a one-off utility page.
Key Features
- String Inspector supports character counter workflows in one all-in-one desktop toolkit.
- String Inspector supports word count workflows in one all-in-one desktop toolkit.
- String Inspector supports byte counter workflows in one all-in-one desktop toolkit.
- String Inspector supports string length workflows in one all-in-one desktop toolkit.
- String Inspector supports unicode inspector workflows in one all-in-one desktop toolkit.
- String Inspector supports invisible characters workflows in one all-in-one desktop toolkit.
- String Inspector supports utf-8 bytes workflows in one all-in-one desktop toolkit.
- Runs offline on your desktop
- Free to use, always
String Inspector FAQ
Do I need to install anything for String Inspector?
String Inspector is one of 80+ tools in the MyDevTools desktop app. Install MyDevTools once and every tool works offline, with your data processed locally.
What is String Inspector best for?
Inspect any string: character, word, line, sentence, and byte (UTF-8) counts plus a table of invisible and non-ASCII characters with Unicode code points — a tool to count characters and find invisible characters.
What should I use with String Inspector?
Most developers pair String Inspector with related MyDevTools utilities such as formatters, parsers, encoders, generators, API tools, and security helpers.
How to Use String Inspector
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Open the tool
Open String Inspector in the MyDevTools desktop app — no account required to start.
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Enter your data
Paste or type your input directly. Processing happens locally on your device.
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Copy the result
Get your output instantly. Copy it, download it, or keep working in the same tab.
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