Remove Accents Online
Convert accented characters to their base ASCII equivalents instantly. Clean French, Spanish, German text for databases and URLs.
Remove Accents / Diacritics
Instantly convert accented characters (like á, ö, ñ, ç) to their base ASCII counterparts (a, o, n, c). Perfect for fixing URL slugs, cleaning database exports, or preparing text for systems that don't support Unicode.
How it works: We use Unicode Normalization (NFD) to decompose characters into their base symbol and separate combining diacritical marks. We then strip those marks away, leaving you with the "clean" ASCII character.
Processing is private and happens entirely in your browser using native JavaScript Unicode utilities.
Instantly Clean Text with an Online Accent Remover
Accented characters and diacritics are essential for proper grammar in many languages, but they can cause major headaches in technical environments. Many databases, legacy systems, and URL routing logic fail when they encounter special characters like 'é', 'ö', or 'ñ'. Our Online Accent Remover (Accents to ASCII converter) provides an instant way to strip diacritics from your text while preserving the original letters. Whether you're preparing a CSV for a database import, creating search-friendly URL slugs, or cleaning up names for a mailing list, this tool handles the heavy lifting. Using advanced Unicode normalization, we ensure that your French, Spanish, German, or Portuguese text is converted to its cleanest base form without losing the underlying message. It's fast, accurate, and happens entirely in your browser.
Advanced Diacritic Removal
Unicode Normalization
We use standard NFD normalization to accurately separate base characters from combining marks for precise removal.
Latin & European Script Support
Perfect for removing accents from French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, and many other Latin-based languages.
Data Preparation Ready
Clean lists for database migrations, URL generation, or file naming conventions where ASCII-only text is required.
Privacy Guaranteed
Your text is processed locally on your machine. We never store or transmit your data to any external server.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NFD normalization?
NFD (Canonical Decomposition) is a Unicode standard that breaks down characters like 'é' into two parts: the base letter 'e' and the '´' mark. Our tool then removes the mark, leaving only the base letter.
Does this work for non-Latin scripts (e.g., Arabic or Hebrew)?
This tool is primarily optimized for Latin-based European languages. While it can remove combining marks from other scripts, the results may vary depending on the specific language's character construction.
Can I use this for URL slugs?
Yes! Removing accents is a critical step in creating 'search-friendly' URLs. For a complete solution, you can also use our 'Slug Generator' tool found in the sidebar.
Is there a limit to how much I can process?
No. You can process entire documents or large lists. Since transformation is handled by your browser, it is extremely fast even for large volumes of text.