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Remove or add Arabic tashkeel

Strip diacritics (harakat), tatweel and Quran marks from Arabic text, or keep only some.

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  • Works on any device

About Remove or add Arabic tashkeel

Strip the small marks above and below Arabic letters, namely harakat, shadda, tatweel and Quran symbols, to get plain text for search, databases or typing. You can also keep only some marks, such as shadda. Removing vowels can make rare words ambiguous to readers.

How to use Remove or add Arabic tashkeel

  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

What is tatweel and why remove it?

Tatweel is the long dash used to stretch letters for decoration. It adds no meaning but breaks text search and matching, so removing it helps when comparing or indexing words.

Is Remove or add Arabic tashkeel free?

Yes. Remove or add Arabic tashkeel 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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