Remove Punctuation from Text

Remove punctuation marks from your text while preserving words and spaces.

This free punctuation remover tool strips all punctuation marks from text instantly. It is useful for data analysts, developers, and anyone preparing text for natural language processing or analysis. The tool removes periods, commas, exclamation marks, and all special characters while preserving words. It works entirely in your browser with no signup required, no data collection, and no tracking.

Paste your text here:

0 characters

Remove Options:

Exclusions:

Keep Periods (.)

Keep Commas (,)

Keep Quotes (" ')

Trim Extra Spaces

Remove extra spaces created by punctuation removal

Result:

How to Use:

Paste or type your text in the input area
Choose "Remove All" or "Remove Basic" punctuation
Optionally select punctuation to keep (periods, commas, quotes)
See the result instantly
Click "Copy" to copy to clipboard or "Download" to save as a file

Removal Modes Explained:

Remove All: Removes all punctuation marks: . , ! ? ; : ' " - ( ) [ ] { } / \ @ # $ % ^ & * + = ~ `
Remove Basic: Removes only basic punctuation: . , ! ? ; :

Exclusion Options:

Keep Periods: Preserves period marks (.)
Keep Commas: Preserves comma marks (,)
Keep Quotes: Preserves single and double quotes (' ")
Trim Extra Spaces: Removes extra spaces created by punctuation removal

Example:

Input: "Hello, world! How are you?"

Output (Remove All): "Hello world How are you"

Output (Keep Commas): "Hello, world How are you"

Keyboard Shortcuts:

Ctrl + Enter (or Cmd + Enter): Remove all punctuation
Ctrl + C: Copy when output is focused

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Why Use the Remove Punctuation Tool?

Works instantly in your browser - no downloads needed
Completely free - no signup or registration required
No data collection or tracking - your text stays private
Removes all punctuation marks instantly
Preserves words and text content
Perfect for natural language processing prep