ToolPad
Runs locally in your browser. Nothing you paste is sent to a server.

Remove Zero-Width Characters

Remove invisible zero-width characters (ZWSP, ZWJ, BOM, etc.) that can break copy/paste, searching, or matching. Runs locally in your browser.

Input

0 chars

Output

0 chars

Tip: You can verify in DevTools โ†’ Network that nothing is uploaded.

About this Remove Zero-Width Characters

Remove Zero-Width Characters deletes invisible Unicode characters that often appear in copied text and cause confusing mismatches or display issues.

These characters can come from PDFs, rich text editors, chat apps, or web pages. Removing them helps ensure searches, comparisons, and parsing behave as expected.

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.

What are zero-width characters?

They are invisible Unicode characters like zero-width space, joiners, and BOM markers that can affect matching and display without being visible.

Will this remove normal spaces or line breaks?

No. It targets only specific zero-width characters. Regular spaces, tabs, and new lines are preserved.

How can I tell if I have zero-width characters?

Common signs are text that looks identical but does not match in searches or comparisons. Removing zero-width characters often fixes this.