Remove Invisible Characters Online
Hidden Unicode characters can cause strange spacing, copy/paste issues, and broken formatting. This tool removes invisible characters so your text behaves normally again.
Paste your text below, remove invisibles, and copy the clean result.
Input Text
Cleaned Text
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Try It in 30 Seconds
Paste text that looks normal but behaves strangely.
Keep "Remove Invisible Characters" enabled.
Click Clean Text and copy the cleaned output.
Examples
Example 1
Input
ZeroWidthText
Output
ZeroWidthText
Visible markers: [lb]=line break, [zwsp]=zero-width space
Input (with markers)
Zero[zwsp]Width[zwsp]Text
Output (with markers)
ZeroWidthText
Example 2
Input
Invoice123
Output
Invoice123
Visible markers: [lb]=line break
Input (with markers)
Invoice123
Output (with markers)
Invoice123
Example 3
Input
hyphen
Output
hyphen
Visible markers: [lb]=line break
Input (with markers)
hyphen
Output (with markers)
hyphen
How It Works
Paste text copied from PDFs, emails, or web apps.
Remove hidden characters with one click.
Copy the cleaned text into your editor or form.
Common Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as an invisible character?
Examples include zero-width spaces, soft hyphens, and bidirectional marks that do not render visibly.
Will it remove visible spaces?
No. It only removes hidden characters and keeps normal spaces intact.
Does this fix copy and paste glitches?
Often, yes. Removing invisibles can fix odd cursor jumps, broken search, and layout issues.
Can I combine this with other cleanup options?
Yes. You can enable extra spacing or HTML removal as needed.
Will it remove emojis or punctuation?
No. It only removes invisible characters and keeps visible text intact.