Remove non-printable characters from text
Enter text in the input area or provide a file with Upload or Drop file. The tool places the cleaned text in the output area. Review the result, then use Copy or Download to retrieve it.
How to use the tool
- Enter text in the input area.
- To use a file, select Upload or place it in Drop file.
- Review the result in the output area.
- Select Copy to copy the result, or select Download to save it.
Preserve tabs and newlines
The page loads with both preservation options checked:
- Leave Keep tabs checked when tab characters should remain in the output. Clear it when they should not remain.
- Leave Keep newlines checked when line breaks should remain in the output. Clear it when they should not remain.
Change either option before reviewing the output.
What the tool does and does not confirm
The page confirms that the tool removes non-printable characters from entered or uploaded text. It does not document the complete treatment of non-ASCII Unicode characters or every character outside the named controls.
Supported file types, file-size limits, encoding behavior, error handling, and browser compatibility are not documented on the page. Review the output before using it elsewhere; the tool does not establish application-level validation, security, or Unicode normalization.
Frequently asked questions
Can I enter text or upload a file?
Yes. Enter text in the input area, or use Upload or Drop file to provide a file. The cleaned result appears in the output area.
Are tabs and newlines preserved?
Both Keep tabs and Keep newlines are checked by default. Leave an option checked to preserve that character type, or clear it before reviewing the result.
How do I get the cleaned text?
Review the output area, then select Copy or Download.
Does the tool remove every Unicode character I do not want?
The page does not document complete Unicode behavior. Check the output rather than assuming how a particular Unicode character will be handled.