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Remove extra spaces

Clean up double spaces, tabs, empty lines and invisible characters.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Remove extra spaces

Cleans text pasted from PDFs, emails or web pages by collapsing double spaces, stripping tabs, removing empty lines and deleting invisible characters such as zero-width spaces. Those hidden marks often cause search and matching to fail. Choose which cleanups you want, then copy the tidy result.

How to use Remove extra spaces

  1. Type or paste your text in the box above.
  2. The result appears instantly as you type.
  3. Copy the result or download it as a file.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

Why do I have double spaces after pasting?

Text copied from PDFs and old documents often has two spaces after a full stop, or leftover layout spaces. This tool collapses them to a single space.

Is Remove extra spaces free?

Yes. Remove extra spaces on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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