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Line Ending & Encoding Fixer

Fix text files that misbehave across Windows, macOS and Linux. Convert line endings between CRLF, LF and CR, add or remove a byte-order mark, and clean up the encoding so the file is consistent.

A line ending converter fixes text files that misbehave across Windows, macOS and Linux. Paste text or drop a file and switch the line endings between CRLF, LF and CR, add or remove a byte-order mark, and tidy the encoding, so it works to convert CRLF to LF or strip a BOM from a file. Windows uses CRLF and Unix systems use LF, which is why a file made on one can look garbled on the other. Only the line-ending characters change; your content stays the same, and nothing is uploaded.

Read the guide: How to Fix Line Endings (CRLF / LF)
Line Ending & Encoding Fixer

Drop a text file here, or click to browse

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Target line ending
Input
Fixed

The corrected text will appear here.

How it works

  1. 1

    Add text or a file

    Paste text or drop a file whose line endings need fixing.

  2. 2

    Pick the target

    Choose LF, CRLF or CR, and decide whether a BOM should be added or removed.

  3. 3

    Copy or download

    Get the corrected text back, ready to commit or hand off.

Instant & 100% private — nothing is uploaded

Everything runs locally in your browser. Your files are processed on your own device and are never sent to a server, so there are no upload waits, no size limits from us, and nothing is ever stored or logged.

Frequently asked questions

When do I need to change line endings?
Windows uses CRLF and Unix-based systems use LF. A file made on one and opened on the other can show garbled line breaks or trip up scripts and version control. Converting to a single style fixes that.
What is a BOM and should I remove it?
A byte-order mark is an invisible marker at the start of a text file. Some tools add it, others choke on it. If a file shows odd characters at the very beginning, removing the BOM usually fixes it.
Does it change the actual content?
No. Only the line-ending characters and the optional BOM change. Your words, code and data stay exactly the same.

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