Free Online Tool
Remove Special Characters
Strip special characters, keeping only letters, numbers, and spaces.
Remove Special Characters lets you strip special characters, keeping only letters, numbers, and spaces. Paste your text below and the result appears immediately — no waiting, no upload, and nothing saved anywhere.
How to use Remove Special Characters
- Paste your original text into the input box.
- Toggle "Keep . , ! ?" if you want to preserve basic punctuation.
- Review the result as it updates.
- Copy the result, or download it as a .txt file.
- Use Clear to start over with new text.
Key features
- Processes your input directly in your browser, with nothing uploaded.
- 100% private — your text stays in your browser.
- Free to use, with no sign-up and no daily limit.
- Handles both short snippets and long documents well.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Remove Special Characters free to use?
Yes — Remove Special Characters is completely free, with no sign-up, no trial period, and no hidden limits.
Is my text uploaded anywhere when I use Remove Special Characters?
No. Remove Special Characters 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 Remove Special Characters on my phone?
Yes. Remove Special Characters 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, Remove Special Characters can generally handle as much text as your device can comfortably process.
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