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SERP Snippet Preview

A SERP snippet preview shows roughly how your page could appear in Google results: title, URL and description. It estimates pixel width so you can spot titles and descriptions that are likely to be cut off.

Preview your search snippet

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SERP Snippet Preview

Preview how your page title, URL, and meta description may appear in Google Search.

0 characters Enter a title
0 characters Enter a description
Used to highlight the keyword in the preview.
Google Search Preview
Approximate Google Search Result
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example.com
https://example.com/page
Your page title will appear here
Your meta description will appear here. Write a clear and useful description to help users understand your page.
Title Length
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Description Width
0 px
Focus Keyword in Title
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Focus Keyword in Description
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Note: This is an approximate SERP preview. Google may display different titles or descriptions depending on the search query, device, and available page content. Pixel measurements are estimates designed to help identify possible truncation.

How to use the preview

  1. Enter the meta title, page URL and meta description.
  2. Optionally add a focus keyword to check whether it appears in the title and description.
  3. Select Preview SERP and switch between Desktop and Mobile.
  4. Shorten anything marked as likely truncated, then copy the title and description HTML.

Why pixels, not characters

Search results have a fixed display width, so wide letters like “W” use more space than narrow ones like “i”. The tool estimates width against about 600 px for desktop titles and 920 px for desktop descriptions (500 px and 680 px on mobile). These are approximations, and Google can change its layout or choose a different snippet.

Tips

  • Lead with the words a searcher scans for.
  • Avoid ALL CAPS and repeated keywords; they waste space and look spammy.
  • Draft text with the meta tag generator if you’re starting from scratch.

Before and after example

Before (truncated): “Image Compressor – Compress JPG, PNG & WebP Online Free | LIVETOOLSLAB Tools” (76 characters, about 790 px).

After (fits): “Image Compressor – Reduce JPG, PNG & WebP Size” (47 characters). The main topic is first, the benefit is clear, and nothing important falls past the cut-off.

When Google rewrites your snippet

Google may replace your title or description when it’s very long, stuffed with keywords, the same across many pages, or doesn’t match the query. Writing a unique, accurate title and description for each page is the best way to keep yours.

Frequently asked questions

No. It is an approximation. Google may rewrite titles and descriptions, add dates or sitelinks, or truncate differently.

Titles that fit within about 600 pixels on desktop, usually 50–60 characters, are less likely to be truncated.

No, but including the main topic naturally in the title helps searchers see the page is relevant.

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