Convert Spaces to Newlines
Advanced space-to-delimiter converter with sorting, formatting & more
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What is Convert Spaces to Newlines?
Convert Spaces to Newlines is a text formatting tool that replaces space characters with line breaks (newlines). This is essential for reformatting space-separated data, converting horizontal lists to vertical format, and preparing text for systems that expect line-by-line input.
If you need to reverse this process and join lines, use our Newlines to Spaces Tool. To clean up your list after conversion, try Remove Empty Lines.
Features
Multiple Modes
Convert all spaces, single spaces only, or multiple consecutive spaces.
List Formatting
Convert horizontal space-separated lists to vertical format.
Data Processing
Process space-delimited data for import/export operations.
Comparison Mode
View original and converted text side-by-side.
File Upload & Download
Process files and save converted results.
100% Private
All processing happens locally in your browser.
Common Use Cases
List Reformatting
Convert space-separated lists to vertical format. Transform 'apple banana cherry' into three separate lines for easier reading or processing.
Data Import Prep
Prepare space-delimited data for systems expecting line-by-line input. Convert IDs, codes, or values into separate lines for database imports.
Quick Tokenization
Split sentences into individual words for analysis, word counting, or text processing. Each word appears on its own line for easy manipulation.
Example: Convert List Format
banana
cherry
orange
grape
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert all spaces to newlines?
Select 'All Spaces' mode (default) and paste your text. Every single space character will be replaced with a newline, splitting your text into individual words or segments. For example, 'apple banana cherry' becomes three separate lines.
What is the difference between the three modes?
All Spaces converts every space to a newline. Single Spaces only converts isolated single spaces (useful if your text has intentional multiple spaces for formatting). Multiple Spaces converts only sequences of N or more consecutive spaces (e.g., 2+ spaces), preserving single spaces.
How do I split space-separated values into lines?
Paste your space-separated values (like 'ID001 ID002 ID003') and use 'All Spaces' mode. Each value will appear on its own line, perfect for creating lists from space-delimited data or converting horizontal lists to vertical format.
Can I convert only multiple consecutive spaces?
Yes! Select 'Multiple Spaces' mode and set the minimum consecutive space count (default: 2). This replaces only sequences of 2+ spaces with newlines, preserving single spaces in your text. Useful for column-formatted text or data with intentional spacing.
How do I format a horizontal list into a vertical list?
If your list items are separated by spaces (e.g., 'apple banana cherry orange'), use 'All Spaces' mode. Each item will be placed on its own line, converting your horizontal list into an easy-to-read vertical list.
Is my data safe and private?
Yes, 100% safe. This tool runs entirely in your web browser using client-side JavaScript. Nothing you type or paste is ever sent to our servers or stored anywhere. It works completely offline after the page loads, making it secure for sensitive data.
Can I upload files to convert?
Yes! Click the 'Upload' button to load text files (.txt, .md, .csv, .log, .json) directly. The tool processes the file and converts spaces to newlines based on your selected mode. Download the converted result afterward.
How do I see before and after comparison?
Click the 'Compare' button to enable comparison mode. This displays your original text (with spaces) on the left and the converted text (with newlines) on the right side-by-side, making it easy to verify the transformation.
Can I convert tab-separated data to lines?
This tool specifically converts spaces to newlines. For tab-separated data, you would want a different tool or need to first convert tabs to spaces. However, if your data uses spaces as delimiters, this tool works perfectly.
What happens to existing newlines in my text?
Existing newlines (line breaks) in your text are preserved. The tool only replaces spaces with additional newlines based on your selected mode. So if your text already has some structure, it will be maintained while spaces are converted.