Text Splitter
Split text by line, space, comma, tab, or a custom delimiter. This text splitter turns messy grouped text into clean one-item-per-line output instantly.
Whether you call it text splitter or split text, this free tool handles it instantly in your browser.
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Example usage
Example input
apple, banana, orange
Example output
apple banana orange
Batch Processing
Enter multiple inputs, one per line. Each line will be processed separately.
Why this tool?
Everything runs right in your browser — no uploads, no sign-up, no waiting. Your text never leaves your device.
Quick tips
- •Outputs update live as you type.
- •Use the sticky copy button to grab results quickly.
- •Bookmark this page for fast access.
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How it works
- Choose the delimiter that separates items in your text.
- The tool splits the content into clean parts and trims extra spacing.
- Each part is returned on its own line for easy reuse or export.
Use cases
Splitting text is really about finding the boundary
Every split comes down to one question: what separates your items? A pasted list might use commas, semicolons, tabs, pipes, or line breaks — and often more than one inconsistently, because it was assembled by hand over time. Choosing the delimiter explicitly, rather than guessing, is what makes splitting reliable.
Tab-separated data deserves special mention because it is invisible: copy a column out of Excel or Google Sheets and you get tab-delimited text that looks like it uses spaces. If a split on spaces is producing strange results, tabs are usually the reason.
Practical splitting jobs
The most common real task is turning one pasted blob into one-item-per-line so it can go into a bulk-input form — email recipients, keyword lists, SKU lists, and tag fields all expect this shape. The reverse trip is just as common, and Column to Comma handles it.
Two habits make splitting safer. First, trim the results: "apple, banana" split on the comma leaves " banana" with a leading space, which will break comparisons downstream. Second, clean before you split rather than after — running Remove Extra Spaces or Remove Line Breaks first means your delimiter appears consistently, which is the difference between a clean split and a list full of empty entries.
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FAQ
Can I split text by commas or spaces?
Yes. The tool supports line, space, comma, tab, and custom delimiter modes.
Does it remove extra spaces around items?
Yes. Split items are trimmed so the output is clean and easier to reuse.
Can I use a custom separator?
Yes. Choose custom delimiter and enter the separator you want to split on.