Text & Writing
Smart Quotes & Dash Converter
Smart Quotes & Dash Converter upgrades plain typewriter punctuation into proper typographic marks, turning straight "quotes" and 'apostrophes' into curly ones and converting -- into an em dash or en dash. It's a quick polish step before publishing text that was typed in a plain editor or code environment.
Writers, editors, and anyone preparing text for print or a polished webpage will appreciate the cleaner typography. The conversion runs instantly using JavaScript in your browser, so your text is never uploaded to a server to be processed.
How to Use the Smart Quotes & Dash Converter
- Open the Smart Quotes & Dash Converter tool.
- Paste in your plain, straight-quoted text.
- Let the tool convert quotes and dashes automatically.
- Copy the typographically polished result.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it convert double hyphens into em dashes?
Yes, double hyphens (--) are converted into proper em dashes, and single hyphens between numbers can become en dashes.
Will it correctly curl both quotes and apostrophes?
Yes, straight double and single quote marks are converted into their curly opening and closing forms based on context.
Is my text uploaded during conversion?
No, the conversion happens entirely in your browser, so your original text is never sent to or stored on a server.