Free XLIFF Word Count Tool for eLearning Developers & Translators

Upload your XLIFF file on Doctor eLearning and instantly get the exact word count and character count — completely free.

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Why It Matters

Why eLearning Teams Need an XLIFF Word Count Tool

Translation budget and word count

Word Count Drives Your Translation Budget

If you're an eLearning developer, instructional designer, translator, or project manager, word counting is a critical step before any translation project. Translation vendors typically charge per word, per character, or separately for new vs. repeated text. Without an accurate count from your XLIFF file, you're either over-paying or under-quoting.

  • Per word pricing
  • Per character pricing
  • New vs. repeated text

Generic Tools Can't Read XLIFF Properly

Generic tools like MS Word can't parse XLIFF structure — they count XML tags, metadata, and locked segments as words. Doctor eLearning reads only the actual translatable text inside your file and gives you a clean, reliable number in seconds.

  • MS Word: counts XML tags, metadata & locked segments as words
  • Doctor eLearning: counts only translatable text — accurate results in seconds
XLIFF file support

How to Get Your XLIFF Word Count — Free

See how an XLIFF file with 1,065 words and 6,381 characters is analysed in seconds inside Doctor eLearning.

What You Get with Doctor eLearning's XLIFF Word Count Tool

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Accurate word & character count

Counts only the translatable text in your XLIFF file — no XML tags, no metadata, no noise.

2

Cost estimation made easy

Translation vendors charge per word, per character, or by new vs. repeated text. Know your numbers upfront.

3

Results in seconds

Upload your XLIFF file and get your word and character count the moment the upload is done.

4

Translate in 130+ languages

After getting your count, translate the same file directly using AI — supporting XLIFF 1.2 to 2.2.

5

Completely free — no credit card required

Available on the free Basics account. Includes DOCX & XLIFF translation up to 1,00,000 characters.

Get your XLIFF word count in 3 simple steps

Create a free account, upload your XLIFF file from Translation Projects, and get instant word and character counts — ready for your translation quote or vendor brief.

1

Create a free account & sign in

Go to doctorelearning.com, sign up for free — no credit card needed. If you already have an account, simply sign in.

2

Upload your XLIFF file

From your dashboard, click Translation Projects → Start → Upload Translation Project. Browse and select your .xliff or .xlf file and upload it.

3

Get your word count instantly

As soon as the upload is complete, Doctor eLearning displays the total word count and total character count for your file.

Note: Once you have the word count, you can also use Doctor eLearning's AI-based translation engine to translate the same XLIFF file into 130+ languages — right from the same dashboard.

Stop guessing translation costs. Get your count instantly.

Get Your XLIFF Word Count — Free Today

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an XLIFF word count tool and why do I need it? +
An XLIFF word count tool reads your .xliff file and counts only the actual translatable text. You need this to estimate translation costs accurately, since vendors charge per word or per character.
Is the XLIFF word count tool on Doctor eLearning really free? +
Yes, completely free. Sign up for a free Basics account — no credit card required. The word count is available immediately after upload.
Does it show both word count and character count? +
Yes. Doctor eLearning displays both total word count and total character count as soon as your file is uploaded.
Which XLIFF versions and authoring tools are supported? +
XLIFF 1.2 through XLIFF 2.2 — covering Articulate Storyline 360, Rise, Adobe Captivate, iSpring, and Lectora.
Can I also translate my XLIFF file after getting the word count? +
Yes. Translate into 130+ languages using AI from the same dashboard, without re-uploading.
Is my XLIFF file safe when I upload it? +
Yes. Files are processed securely over encrypted channels and never shared or sold.
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