Punctuation Remover
TextStrip punctuation from any text instantly. Optionally keep apostrophes and hyphens, and see how many characters were removed. Free and private.
Letters, numbers and spaces are kept. Enable the keep options to preserve apostrophes and hyphens where they belong.
What does it remove?
It strips every punctuation mark — like .,!?;:'"()[] — from the text and keeps letters, numbers, spaces and line breaks.
Can apostrophes stay in words?
Yes. Tick 'Keep apostrophes' to preserve possessive and contraction apostrophes such as in isn't or John's.
What about hyphens?
Tick 'Keep hyphens' so compound words like well-known or 24-hour stay intact instead of merging into one word.
How do I know how much was removed?
The tool reports the exact number of punctuation characters that were removed from your text, so you can compare input and output.
Where is this useful?
It is handy for cleaning text for machine learning, preparing data for scripts, or producing a simplified plain-text version of a document.
How to use Punctuation Remover
Paste your text and instantly get a version with all punctuation removed.
Use the controls above to provide your input or choose options, then review the result on the page.
Why use our Punctuation Remover
- Remove punctuation marks from text while keeping apostrophes or hyphens if needed.
- Complete the task with a focused Punctuation Remover workflow instead of switching between apps.
- Open it in your browser and get started—no account or installation required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Punctuation Remover?
Remove punctuation marks from text while keeping apostrophes or hyphens if needed.
How do I use Punctuation Remover?
Type or paste your data into the field on this page and press the button. The result is calculated instantly in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Is Punctuation Remover free?
Yes, Punctuation Remover is completely free. No signup, no downloads and no usage limits.
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