A SERP snippet preview tool shows how your page will look in Google before you publish. Type your title, URL and meta description and this free tool renders a live desktop and mobile preview with the same pixel-width truncation Google uses, plus character counts. It runs in your browser and stores nothing.
Live preview
How to use it
Type your page title, the URL and your meta description. The preview updates as you type and shows both how the result looks on desktop and on a phone. The tool measures the real pixel width of your title and description, the same way Google decides what to cut off, so if something is too long you will see it trimmed with an ellipsis right there in the preview. Adjust until both read well in full.
Write for the click
Your search snippet is the advert for your page. Ranking gets you onto the results page, but the title and description decide whether anyone actually clicks. Lead the title with the words people search for, keep it inside the pixel limit so it is not cut off, and use the description to give one clear reason to choose your result over the others. The same clarity helps AI answer engines summarise and cite your page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a SERP snippet preview?
It is a live mock-up of how your page will look in Google search results: the blue title, the green URL breadcrumb, and the grey description. This tool shows both the desktop and mobile version and cuts off your text at the same pixel width Google uses, so you can see exactly what searchers will read before you publish.
How long should my title tag be?
Aim for roughly 50 to 60 characters, or under about 600 pixels, which is where Google trims titles on desktop. This tool measures the real pixel width, not just characters, because wide letters take more space. If your title is cut off in the preview, shorten it or move the most important words to the front.
How long should a meta description be?
About 150 to 160 characters works well. Google shows roughly two lines on desktop and often trims longer descriptions. Write the description as a clear, specific summary that gives searchers a reason to click, and keep the key point near the start in case it gets cut.
Does this tool change my website?
No. It only previews the title, URL and description you type, so you can see and refine them before you add them to your page. Nothing is sent anywhere or saved, and it makes no changes to your site.
Why does the SERP snippet matter for clicks?
Your title and description are your advert in the search results. Two pages can rank in the same spot and get very different clicks depending on how compelling the snippet is. Previewing it means you can write for the click, not just the ranking, and clear snippets are also easier for AI answer engines to summarise.
