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Remove Non-ASCII Characters

Remove non-ASCII characters while keeping basic printable ASCII text. Useful for legacy systems, strict parsers, and log cleanup. Runs locally in your browser.

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About this Remove Non-ASCII Characters

Remove Non-ASCII Characters strips characters outside the ASCII range, which can help when working with systems that only accept basic ASCII.

This removes emojis and many accented characters. If you want to keep letters but remove accents, use Remove Diacritics instead.

Common uses
  • Process text data quickly without external tools
  • Transform content for development workflows
  • Clean and format text for analysis
Tips
  • Enable Auto to transform as you type
  • Upload text files directly from your device
  • Download the result when done

FAQ

Is my text uploaded to a server?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser. Nothing you paste is sent to a server.

Can I use this tool offline?

After the page loads once, it will typically keep working offline (unless you hard refresh with no cache).

Do you store my input?

No. Your input stays in your browser. Only optional preferences like theme or language may be stored.

What input formats are supported?

Any plain text. You can paste text directly into the input box.

Will accented characters be removed?

Yes. Accented letters are non-ASCII and will be removed. Use Remove Diacritics to keep letters.

Does it remove emojis?

Yes. Emojis are non-ASCII and are removed by this tool.

Will it keep line breaks and tabs?

Most versions keep common whitespace like tabs and line breaks, but remove non-ASCII symbols.