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Extract Dates
Pull common date formats out of a block of text.
The Extract Dates lets you pull common date formats out of a block of text. Paste any block of text below and the results are pulled out instantly, listed one per line.
How to use the Extract Dates
- Paste the text you want to search into the box.
- The tool scans it automatically as you type.
- Review the results listed below.
- Copy the list, or download it as a .txt file.
Key features
- Scans instantly as you type or paste.
- Runs entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
- Free to use, with no limit on how much text you scan.
- Handles messy, real-world text without extra clean-up first.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is the Extract Dates free to use?
Yes — the Extract Dates is completely free, with no sign-up, no trial period, and no hidden limits.
Is my text uploaded anywhere when I use the Extract Dates?
No. The Extract Dates runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is processed on your own device and is never sent to a server.
Can I use the Extract Dates on my phone?
Yes. The Extract Dates works in any modern browser, including on mobile devices, with no app to install.
Is there a limit to how much text I can use?
There's no artificial limit. Because everything runs in your browser rather than on a server, the Extract Dates can generally handle as much text as your device can comfortably process.
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