Text Splitting Tool

Split Text Easily

Split text by delimiter, chunks, or lines in seconds with instant output for cleaner, reusable content blocks.

Common: comma (,), space ( ), type tab or newline yourself if needed.

Advanced options

Output format
0 chars

0 parts | 0 chars

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Why use a text splitter?

Turn one blob into CSV-ready fields, SMS-sized chunks, or per-line records without installing software.

Benefits

  • Delimiter mode: break lists on commas, pipes, tabs, or custom tokens.
  • Chunk mode: cap length by characters, words, or line batches.
  • Lines mode: treat every newline as a split.
  • Visual gaps: --- dividers make parts easy to scan.
  • Private: runs entirely in the browser.

How it works

The tool applies string split or slicing rules you choose, then joins the resulting segments with a fixed separator so you get one textarea of output.

Features

  • Literal delimiter: JavaScript string split—no regex in this tool.
  • Chunk sizes: slider ranges depend on chunk type (chars, words, lines).
  • Words: tokens from splitting on whitespace.
  • Copy: take the block or manually split on the dividers.
  • Live updates: output tracks input and settings.

When to use

Quick CSV field previews, message batching, log line extraction, or teaching string basics.

Ideal use cases

  • Lists: comma- or pipe-separated lists into parts.
  • Length limits: character or word caps per chunk.
  • Line extraction: every row as its own segment.
  • Drafts: prototype splits before scripting.
  • Privacy: data never uploaded.

Facts

Behavior notes.

Key points

  • Empty delimiter splits between each character (JavaScript default).
  • Lines mode keeps empty lines as empty segments between dividers.
  • Chunk word mode collapses whitespace between words in each chunk.
  • Very large inputs may hit device memory limits.
  • Rich formatting from Word/HTML is not preserved—use plain text.

Best practices

Reliable results.

Quality considerations

  • Match delimiter to your file’s real separator (watch spaces after commas).
  • Preview before feeding output into production pipelines.
  • For strict CSV, use a CSV-aware tool if quoting matters.
  • Try a small sample on huge pastes.
  • Code and structured data: review splits manually.

Mode comparison

  • Delimiter: best for token-based formats and custom separators.
  • Chunks: best for fixed-size batching by characters, words, or lines.
  • Lines: fastest way to split row-by-row records.

Output format guide

  • Joined: keeps all parts in one block with your separator.
  • JSON array: ideal for API payloads and script-ready output.
  • Line list: one part per line for quick text workflows.
  • Numbered list: useful for review and QA checks.

Batching workflows

  • Split long drafts into fixed chunks before sending to APIs with input limits.
  • Use word chunks for prompt-style batching where token density matters.
  • Use line chunks to preserve record boundaries in list-like data.

After splitting, use Text Merger to recombine parts, Text Trimmer to normalize whitespace, and Text Analyzer to validate output quality.

When not to use

  • When you need regex-based or locale-aware rules.
  • When CSV escape sequences and quoted commas matter.
  • When only a database should define record boundaries.

Limitations and compatibility

Plain text; delimiter is literal substring split. Requires JavaScript. Separator between parts is fixed (---) in the output area.

Text splitting runs fully in your browser with no server upload; results update instantly as you switch modes and adjust settings.

Frequently asked questions

Is the text splitter free?

Yes. Splitting runs in your browser. No registration or upload.

Can I use a custom delimiter?

Yes. Type any literal string: comma, semicolon, tab character, or a multi-character delimiter.

What is chunk splitting?

The text is cut into segments of equal length: by character count, by word count (whitespace-separated words), or by grouping N lines together.

Is my text secure?

Yes. Processing stays on your device.

How are parts separated in the output?

Each part is separated by a line with three dashes (---) on its own, so you can see boundaries in one pasted block.

Why am I getting empty parts?

Empty parts appear when delimiters are adjacent or when text starts/ends with a delimiter. Disable Keep empty parts to drop them.

How do I split by tab or newline?

In delimiter mode, use \t for tab and \n for newline shortcuts.

Can I export parts as JSON?

Yes. Set output format to JSON array and then copy or download the result.

Text Splitter - Split by Delimiter, Chunks, or Lines Instantly