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Normalize Line Breaks

Convert to Unix line endings.

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About Normalize Line Breaks

Convert Windows (CRLF) and Mac (CR) to Unix (LF). This free online tool processes your text instantly in your browser - no data is ever sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy.

How to Use Normalize Line Breaks

  1. Paste or type your text in the input field on the left
  2. The result appears automatically in the output field
  3. Adjust any options below the text fields if available
  4. Click "Copy Result" to copy the output to your clipboard
  5. Use "Download" to save the result as a text file

Features

  • ✓100% Free - No registration required
  • ✓Instant processing as you type
  • ✓Complete privacy - works offline
  • ✓No file size limits
  • ✓Works on all devices
  • ✓Download results as text file

Why Use Our Normalize Line Breaks?

Unlike other online tools that require uploads or send your data to servers, our normalize line breaks runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. This means your sensitive text never leaves your computer, making it perfect for processing confidential documents, personal information, or any text you want to keep private. The tool is also lightning-fast since there's no network latency involved.

When to Use This Tool

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Convert Windows files to Unix line endings for Linux/Mac systems or version control.

Git Repository Cleanup

Standardize line endings to avoid Git conflicts when collaborating across operating systems.

Server Deployment

Ensure scripts and config files use Unix line endings for proper execution on servers.

Code Editor Consistency

Fix mixed line endings that cause editor warnings or inconsistent display.

Examples

Windows to Unix

Line 1\r\nLine 2\r\nLine 3 (CRLF)
Line 1\nLine 2\nLine 3 (LF only)

💡 Carriage returns removed, only line feeds remain

Old Mac to Unix

Line 1\rLine 2\r (CR only)
Line 1\nLine 2\n (LF)

💡 Classic Mac format converted to modern Unix

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Not knowing your current format

Solution: Check file in hex editor or use "file" command on Unix. CRLF shows as 0D 0A, LF as 0A only.

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Binary files getting corrupted

Solution: Only normalize TEXT files. Binary files (images, executables) should never be modified.

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Git autocrlf doing conversions

Solution: If Git is auto-converting, disable with: git config --global core.autocrlf false

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