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

Cleaning Options

Cleaned Text

Try It in 30 Seconds

  1. Paste text that looks normal but behaves strangely.

  2. Keep "Remove Invisible Characters" enabled.

  3. Click Clean Text and copy the cleaned output.

Example (Input and Output)

Input

Zero​Width​Text

Output

ZeroWidthText

How It Works

  1. Paste text copied from PDFs, emails, or web apps.

  2. Remove hidden characters with one click.

  3. Copy the cleaned text into your editor or form.

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.

Is my text stored anywhere?

No. Everything stays in your browser.