Input
“Quoted text” and ‘words’
Format & transform
Convert Smart and Straight Quotes
Normalize curly quotation marks copied from Word and publishing tools, or convert simple straight quoted phrases into typographic quotes for readable prose.
Focused workspace
Smart Quotes Converter
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Before and after
Smart Quotes Converter Example
Output
"Quoted text" and 'words'
Three steps
How to use this tool
- Paste text containing quotation marks.
- Choose the conversion direction.
- Convert and review the quotation marks.
Useful workflows
Common use cases
- Normalize Word and CMS content for code or CSV.
- Fix inconsistent quotation styles.
- Prepare plain ASCII-compatible copy.
How it works
Fast text processing without an upload
The selected operations are applied in order by JavaScript running on this page. The input is not sent to the Go server and is not written to SQLite. The server provides the page, SEO content, and blog system; the browser performs the text transformation.
Questions
Smart Quotes Converter FAQ
Can both directions be enabled together?
Choose one direction at a time for predictable results.
Does smart-quote generation understand every apostrophe?
It uses practical phrase patterns and should be reviewed for complex contractions.
Are other punctuation marks changed?
No.