Long dashes copied from word processors and the web do not always survive in code, file names, or plain-text systems, where they can turn into question marks or boxes.
Dash Converter replaces en dashes, em dashes, and similar marks with a plain hyphen so the text is safe everywhere.
How to use Dash Converter
- Paste text that contains long dashes or special dash marks.
- Dash Converter replaces en dashes, em dashes, and figure dashes with a plain hyphen.
- Copy the hyphen-only text for code, file names, or plain systems.
Use cases
- Replacing fancy dashes before pasting into a code editor.
- Cleaning dash characters out of a file name.
- Making a quote safe for a plain-text system that mangles long dashes.
Good to know
Dash Converter maps the family of dash characters, including the en dash, em dash, figure dash, and minus sign, to the plain ASCII hyphen. It does not change hyphens that are already plain, and it leaves other punctuation alone. The result uses one simple dash everywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Which dash characters are converted?
The en dash, em dash, horizontal bar, figure dash, and minus sign are all mapped to a plain hyphen.
Does it add or guess where dashes belong?
No. It only converts existing dash characters; it never inserts new ones or changes the spacing around them.
Will my plain hyphens be affected?
No. A plain hyphen is already the target character, so it is left unchanged.