Remove Whitespace

Remove extra spaces, tabs and blank lines from text, or strip every whitespace character at once. 🔒 Runs in your browser

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How to use the Remove Whitespace

  1. Paste your text in the Input box, drop a file on it, or click "Example" to try it.
  2. Adjust the options (collapse multiple spaces, trim each line, remove empty lines, convert tabs to spaces) to fit your needs.
  3. The output updates instantly as you type.
  4. Click Copy or Download. Use "Use as input" to chain another operation.

About this tool

Remove extra spaces, tabs and blank lines from text, or strip every whitespace character at once. It is part of the free Text Tools collection on Online Tools Harbor. Everything happens locally in your browser, so it is fast and private.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as whitespace?

Spaces, tabs, line breaks and non-breaking spaces. "Remove ALL whitespace" deletes every one of them, which is handy for IDs, codes and minified data.

Is the Remove Whitespace free?

Yes. The Remove Whitespace is completely free to use, with no sign-up and no limits on normal use.

Is my data safe?

Yes. This tool runs entirely in your web browser using JavaScript. Your text is never uploaded to our servers.

Is there a size limit?

There is no fixed limit: it depends on your device. Several megabytes of text are processed in a fraction of a second on most computers.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes, it works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers. No app to install.

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