Remove Quotes from Lines
Strip quotes from the beginning and end of each line.
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About this tool
Cleans up a list of quoted strings by removing the outer quotes from each line. Great for reversing the "Add Quotes" process or cleaning data dumps.
Remove Quotes from Lines – Free Online Line Unquoter
Reverse the quoting process by stripping enclosing quotation marks from every line. Safely extract raw strings from SQL lists, CSV columns, code arrays, or any multi-line quoted data. Our smart tool only removes wrapper quotes, preserving internal content and apostrophes. 100% free with complete browser-based privacy.
What Does This Tool Do?
The Remove Quotes from Lines tool examines each line to detect if it starts and ends with matching quote characters (like "text") and removes only those wrapper quotes. Unlike simple find-and-replace, this tool is smart and safe—it preserves quotes that are part of the content.
Perfect for cleaning data exports where you need raw values without formatting quotes that databases, spreadsheets, and programming languages add around strings.
Common Use Cases
SQL Query Results
Extract clean values from SELECT results, INSERT statements, or IN clause dumps.
CSV/Spreadsheet Cleanup
Remove quotes Excel or Google Sheets add around cell content with special characters.
Code Refactoring
Convert string literals back to variable names, constants, or unquoted identifiers.
Why Use Our Tool?
100% Private
All processing in your browser. Data never leaves your device.
Smart Trimming
Handles messy spaces around quotes automatically.
Works Everywhere
Any device, any browser, no installation needed.
How to Use
- Paste your quoted list into the input area.
- Toggle "Trim Whitespace" if lines have extra spaces around quotes.
- Copy the clean result with one click.
Example
"Item 1" "Item 2"
Item 1 Item 2
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool free?
Yes, 100% free with no usage limits or registration required.
Is my data secure?
All processing happens in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
Does it remove internal quotes?
No. It only removes quotes that WRAP the entire line. Internal quotes, apostrophes, or quotation marks within content are preserved.
What quote types are supported?
Double quotes, single quotes, backticks, and curly/smart quotes are all supported.
Can I clean SQL results?
Yes! Perfect for extracting clean values from SQL SELECT results, INSERT statements, or IN clause lists.
Does it handle whitespace?
Yes, the Trim Whitespace option handles messy input with spaces around quotes.
How is this different from Remove Quotes from Words?
This tool processes vertical lists (one item per line). Remove Quotes from Words handles horizontal lists on the same line.
Can I clean code arrays?
Yes! Strip quotes from array elements copied from JavaScript, Python, or other languages.
What happens to unquoted lines?
Lines without matching wrapper quotes pass through unchanged.
Is there a line limit?
No artificial limit. Modern computers handle thousands of lines instantly.
Can I clean CSV data?
Yes! Remove quotes added by Excel or Google Sheets around cell content.
Does it preserve line structure?
Yes, the output maintains your original line structure. Only wrapper quotes are removed.