Remove Extra Spaces
Clean up extra spaces, blank lines, and whitespace from any text.
Cleanup Options
Before: 0 charsAfter: 0 chars
Result (live)
How it works
Paste any text with inconsistent spacing and the tool removes extra spaces between words, strips leading and trailing whitespace, and eliminates blank lines. The cleaned text is ready to copy instantly.
Why use this tool?
Clean up copy-pasted text from PDFs, websites, or emails that often contain hidden double spaces, non-breaking spaces, and formatting artifacts that cause issues in databases and documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of spaces does this tool remove?
It removes double spaces between words, leading spaces at the start of lines, trailing spaces at the end of lines, and blank lines. It also handles non-breaking spaces (NBSP) common in copy-pasted web content.
Why does copy-pasted text often have extra spaces?
PDFs, websites, and word processors insert hidden whitespace characters during formatting. These invisible characters cause problems when the text is imported into databases, emails, or coding environments.
Does it remove intentional line breaks?
No. The tool preserves intentional single line breaks. Only consecutive blank lines are collapsed to a single blank line.
Is this free?
Yes, completely free and processes everything in your browser.
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