Curly apostrophes and quotation marks look polished in a document but often break code, search boxes, CSV files, and older systems that expect plain ASCII.
Apostrophe Converter turns curly apostrophes and quotes into their straight equivalents so the text behaves predictably.
How to use Apostrophe Converter
- Paste text that contains curly apostrophes or quotation marks.
- Apostrophe Converter changes curly apostrophes and quotes into straight ASCII marks.
- Copy the straightened text for code, search, or data fields.
Use cases
- Straightening apostrophes before pasting code into a terminal.
- Fixing curly quotes that break a CSV import.
- Making contractions safe for a search box that expects plain quotes.
Good to know
Apostrophe Converter replaces the curly single quotes and primes with a straight apostrophe and the curly double quotes with a straight quotation mark. It leaves letters and other punctuation untouched, changing only the quote characters. The straightened text matches what most code and data tools expect.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a curly and a straight apostrophe?
A curly apostrophe is the typographic mark word processors insert automatically, while a straight apostrophe is the plain ASCII character that code and data tools expect.
Does it also straighten double quotation marks?
Yes. Curly double quotes are converted to straight quotes alongside the apostrophes.
Will it add curly quotes if I want them?
No. This tool only straightens; use the smart-quotes tool to go the other way.