Line Ending Converter.

CRLF, LF, CR Converter. Convert line endings between Windows (CRLF), Unix/Mac (LF), and old Mac (CR) formats for cross-platform compatibility.

Line Ending Converter

Line Ending Formats

CRLF

CRLF (Windows)

Carriage Return + Line Feed (\r\n)

Bytes per line: 2
Platforms:

Windows, DOS

LF

LF (Unix/Mac)

Line Feed (\n)

Bytes per line: 1
Platforms:

Unix, Linux, macOS

CR

CR (Old Mac)

Carriage Return (\r)

Bytes per line: 1
Platforms:

Old Mac (pre-OS X)

Example Texts

Use cases

Real-world uses.

Git Repository Management
Normalize line endings for Git repositories to prevent 'line ending' warnings and ensure consistent file handling across contributors.
Cross-Platform Development
Ensure your code works correctly on Windows, Linux, and macOS by converting line endings to the appropriate format.
Shell Scripts
Convert shell scripts to LF format for Unix/Linux systems, or CRLF for Windows batch files.
Configuration Files
Fix line endings in configuration files (.env, .ini, .conf) to ensure they work correctly on the target platform.
CI/CD Pipelines
Prepare files for continuous integration/deployment pipelines that may run on different operating systems.
Data Migration
Convert text files when migrating between systems or platforms to maintain compatibility.
Text Processing
Normalize line endings before processing text files with scripts or tools that expect specific formats.
File Sharing
Convert files before sharing with team members who use different operating systems.

How it works

Four steps.

  1. 01

    Paste or upload your text file that needs line ending conversion.

  2. 02

    Select the target line ending format: CRLF (Windows), LF (Unix/Mac), or CR (old Mac).

  3. 03

    See instant preview with line ending statistics and conversion details.

  4. 04

    Copy the converted text or download it as a file for use in your project.

Features

Key Features of Line Ending Converter.

Convert line endings with ease and precision.

  • 3 Line Ending Formats

    Support for CRLF (Windows), LF (Unix/Mac), and CR (old Mac).

  • Instant Conversion

    Real-time conversion with live preview and statistics.

  • Developer Friendly

    Essential for Git normalization and cross-platform development.

  • Cross-Platform

    Fix compatibility issues between Windows, Linux, and macOS.

  • Detection & Stats

    Automatically detect current line endings and show conversion statistics.

  • Export Options

    Download converted text with proper line endings.

  • Git Compatible

    Prepare files for Git repositories with correct line endings.

  • Batch Processing

    Process entire files or multiple text blocks at once.

FAQ

Questions.

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What are line endings?

Line endings are invisible characters that mark the end of a line in text files. Windows uses CRLF (\r\n), Unix/Linux/Mac uses LF (\n), and old Mac systems used CR (\r).

Why do I need to convert line endings?

Different operating systems use different line endings. Converting ensures your files work correctly across platforms, especially important for Git repositories and cross-platform development.

What is CRLF?

CRLF stands for Carriage Return + Line Feed (\r\n). It's the line ending format used by Windows (DOS) systems.

What is LF?

LF stands for Line Feed (\n). It's the line ending format used by Unix, Linux, and modern macOS systems.

What is CR?

CR stands for Carriage Return (\r). It was used by old Mac systems (pre-OS X) but is rarely used today.

Which format should I use?

For Git repositories, use LF. For Windows-only projects, CRLF is fine. For cross-platform projects, LF is recommended. Check your Git's core.autocrlf setting.

Does this affect file size?

Yes, slightly. CRLF uses 2 bytes per line ending, while LF uses 1 byte. CR also uses 1 byte. Large files may show noticeable size differences.

Can I convert binary files?

No, this tool is for text files only. Converting binary files would corrupt them. Always work with plain text files (.txt, .js, .py, etc.).

Will this fix Git line ending warnings?

Yes! Converting files to LF format and configuring Git's core.autocrlf setting will resolve most Git line ending warnings.

Is this tool free?

Yes, Line Ending Converter is completely free to use with no limits on file size or number of conversions.

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