Shorten your essays and paragraphs for a cleaner draft

Reduce word count while keeping arguments clear with our paragraph shortener, making each section more readable. Use the tool as an essay shortener to make your academic work fit word limits. WritePaper saves time on edits and keeps the text consistent.

How our essay shortener works

Shorten your essay or paragraph easily with the steps below.

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Enter the essay into the textbox, making sure it does not exceed 1500 words.

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Choose the desired length of the shortened version and click "shorten paragraph."

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Get the condensed version in seconds and view your essay with notes.

Core features of our paragraph shortener

Designed for essays:keep your academic work within word limits
Word limit control:choose the target length for the result
Works for any text:shorten paragraphs or full texts
Preserves meaning:cuts filler but keeps ideas clear
Change report:shows edits made in the shortened version

3 key points on why to use our essay & paragraph shortener

An essay shortener is a practical tool for students and professionals who need to reduce word count without losing the core message. It condenses long drafts into a version that is easier to read, while preserving the main points and logical flow.

Here is what you are able to do with WritePaper's paragraph shortener.

Improve the readability
Count requirements
Save time

Improve the readability of your condensed text

Lengthy essays often hide the argument instead of supporting it. Repeated wording, long sentences, and filler sections make it harder to follow your ideas. The tool helps you to shorten a paragraph by cutting unnecessary parts and keeping the text clear. What remains is a focused essay that still reflects your full argument.

Adjust to word count requirements

Word limits are part of almost every essay. You might need 1,000 words instead of 1,200, or a 250-word summary instead of 350. Editing manually is time-consuming and risks cutting content you want to keep. With a shortener, you set the target length, and the tool adapts your essay or paragraph to fit the requirement while keeping the structure intact.

Save time on editing

Deadlines rarely leave space for full rewrites. Instead of reworking every paragraph, you can paste your draft, select the word count, and get a shorter version within seconds. It doesn’t only cut words, it also makes the text smoother by removing weak phrasing and polishing transitions. The result is essays that are shorter, clearer, and easier to finalize.