Remove Email Indents (>)
Email replies often add a “>” indent to every line, making long threads hard to read. This tool removes those email indents while keeping your paragraph breaks intact.
Paste the quoted email, clean it, and copy the result instantly.
Input Text
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Try It in 30 Seconds
Paste the quoted email text that starts with “>”.
Keep “Remove Email Indents” enabled.
Click Clean Text and copy the readable version.
Example (Input and Output)
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How It Works
Copy the quoted email thread or reply chain.
Remove the leading “>” characters from each line.
Use the cleaned email text in your response or notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are email indents?
Email clients add a “>” character to quoted replies to indicate previous messages.
Will this remove blank lines?
No. Blank lines are preserved so paragraph spacing stays readable.
Can I remove other formatting too?
Yes. You can optionally remove extra spaces, HTML tags, or line breaks.
Does it work for multiple quoted levels?
Yes. It removes leading quote characters from each line, even in nested replies.
Is the tool free?
Yes. There is no sign-up required to remove email indents.