About Replace Smart Quotes
The Replace Smart Quotes tool helps you switch between curly (smart) quotes and straight quotes instantly. Smart quotes often appear when text is copied from word processors or CMS editors, while straight quotes are usually required in coding, plain text files, and technical documentation.
Example
Input: “SEO is ‘powerful’ when used correctly.”
Output (Straight Quotes): “SEO is ‘powerful’ when used correctly.”
How to use this tool
- Step 1: Paste your content into the text box.
- Step 2: Choose whether you want smart quotes or straight quotes.
- Step 3: Copy the cleaned text instantly.
Who is it useful for?
This tool is especially helpful for developers, content writers, SEO professionals, and editors. If you’re preparing optimized content, consider pairing this tool with the Remove Unwanted Characters or checking formatting consistency using the Difference Checker.
Why replace smart quotes?
Smart quotes can break code snippets, JSON files, HTML attributes, and search queries. Converting them prevents syntax errors, formatting issues, and content inconsistencies across platforms.