Text Splitter
Split any text on a custom delimiter into one entry per line.
Quick answer
Split any text on a custom delimiter into one entry per line.
How do I use the Text Splitter?
- 1
Paste text.
- 2
Set the delimiter.
- 3
Copy the split list.
What is the Text Splitter?
The Text Splitter breaks any string apart on a delimiter of your choice and outputs one clean entry per line. Great for turning inline lists into structured ones.
Who is the Text Splitter for?
Analysts turning inline data into lists, developers building fixtures, marketers preparing lists, and anyone cleaning messy input.
Why use the Text Splitter?
- Any delimiter - even multi-character.
- Trims whitespace automatically.
- Removes empty entries.
- Instant preview.
- Runs offline.
When should I use the Text Splitter?
- Turning 'a, b, c' into a bulleted list.
- Splitting pipe-separated exports.
- Prepping data for spreadsheets.
- Building lists from prose.
- Feeding lists into other Txtly tools.
Is the Text Splitter safe and private?
Yes. This tool runs entirely inside your browser - your text is never uploaded, stored on our servers or shared with third parties. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it will keep working. That makes it safe for confidential notes, drafts, private messages and unpublished work.
How do I get the best results from the Text Splitter?
- Combine with Remove Duplicates for a clean unique list.
- Use Text Joiner to reverse the process.
- For CSV files, use CSV to Text instead.
- Multi-character delimiters are great for structured logs.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use multi-character delimiters?
Yes - anything you type in the delimiter box is used as-is.
Are empty entries kept?
No - empty tokens are trimmed and removed automatically.
Is my text uploaded?
No - splitting runs locally.
Can I split on a newline?
That's already the base format - use Text Joiner instead if you want to combine lines.
Related converters and text tools
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OpenText to CSV
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OpenCSV to Text
Convert CSV rows into space, tab or pipe-separated plain text.
OpenRemove Duplicates
Remove duplicate lines from a list while keeping the original order.
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